FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Live Fast Die Old
Quiz about Live Fast Die Old

Live Fast, Die Old Trivia Quiz


The pressures of fame have often led to untimely demise. This quiz is about a few celebrities who lived to be at least eighty-five years young, some of them still kicking. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Coonielady. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Celebrity Trivia
  6. »
  7. Celebrities Mixture
  8. »
  9. Death Becomes Them

Author
Coonielady
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
361,875
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3530
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), donkeehote (10/10), Guest 104 (3/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. Just months after marrying a woman sixty years his junior, what American "playboy" celebrated his eighty-seventh birthday on April 9, 2013? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This beloved American actress began yet another phase of her career in 2010 when, at the age of eighty-eight, she accepted the role of Elka on the TV Land series "Hot in Cleveland". Which "golden girl" once described herself as "the luckiest old broad on two feet"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Family scandal, personal tragedies and a stressful life in the political spotlight didn't affect the longevity of this well-known matriarch. Who was this Irish Catholic American who died in 1995 at the age of 104? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Prior to beginning his entertainment career, this comedian held jobs as a carnival barker, bingo caller and a US Marine Corps pilot and flight instructor. Despite numerous health problems, he outlived many of his contemporaries, including his most famous costar. Which late night icon died in 2009 at the age of eighty-six? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of the fortieth US President, a former actor, who died just a few months after his ninety-third birthday? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This civil rights activist died in 2005 and became the first woman to lie in state in the US Capitol building. Who was this Alabama native? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Despite his reputation as a womanizer and "man about town", this entertainer was one of the few Hollywood icons to live until the age of one hundred. Who was the London born actor who considered his award as an honorary US veteran to be the greatest he'd ever received? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Preceded in death by many of her hard-living Rat Pack friends, which actress lived more than twenty years after receiving her fourth Oscar at the age of seventy-five? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What Golden Age actor and patriarch of one of Hollywood's leading families celebrated his ninety-sixth birthday on December 9, 2012? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which celebrity, known for cigar smoking and lighthearted quips about old age, joked just before his one hundredth birthday that an ideal gift would be "a night with Sharon Stone"? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Oct 28 2024 : donkeehote: 10/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 104: 3/10
Oct 23 2024 : gme24: 9/10
Oct 22 2024 : Rumpo: 7/10
Oct 16 2024 : SatchelPooch: 8/10
Oct 05 2024 : snadnerb: 8/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 12: 10/10
Oct 02 2024 : glenjue: 8/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Just months after marrying a woman sixty years his junior, what American "playboy" celebrated his eighty-seventh birthday on April 9, 2013?

Answer: Hugh Hefner

The founder of "Playboy" magazine launched his empire in 1953 with an investment of less than $9000. His numerous affairs and wild lifestyle have been a favorite topic of Hollywood gossip columns. In December, 2012, Hefner married twenty-six year old Crystal Harris.
2. This beloved American actress began yet another phase of her career in 2010 when, at the age of eighty-eight, she accepted the role of Elka on the TV Land series "Hot in Cleveland". Which "golden girl" once described herself as "the luckiest old broad on two feet"?

Answer: Betty White

Born on January 17, 1922, Betty White began her acting career in 1939. Her credits include the game show "Password" and the classic comedies "Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show".

In a 2013 interview, Ms. White admitted to eating a not-so-healthy lunch of hot dogs and French fries every day.
3. Family scandal, personal tragedies and a stressful life in the political spotlight didn't affect the longevity of this well-known matriarch. Who was this Irish Catholic American who died in 1995 at the age of 104?

Answer: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Despite outliving four of her nine children and enduring years of scandal surrounding the actions of her husband, Mrs. Kennedy led a long life that included charity work and the demands of American politics.

In her 1974 autobiography "Times to Remember", Mrs. Kennedy credited her strength and fortitude to her religion and strong faith in God.
4. Prior to beginning his entertainment career, this comedian held jobs as a carnival barker, bingo caller and a US Marine Corps pilot and flight instructor. Despite numerous health problems, he outlived many of his contemporaries, including his most famous costar. Which late night icon died in 2009 at the age of eighty-six?

Answer: Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon's long list of television accomplishments includes "Star Search", several commercials, and a career as spokesman for American Family Publishers Sweepstakes. He was predeceased in 2005 by his "Tonight Show" co-host, Johnny Carson.
5. What was the name of the fortieth US President, a former actor, who died just a few months after his ninety-third birthday?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

President Reagan's long resume included a successful acting career and two terms as California's governor. He celebrated his ninety-third birthday in 2004, and died on June 5 of the same year. His funeral was attended by several world leaders, including Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev.
6. This civil rights activist died in 2005 and became the first woman to lie in state in the US Capitol building. Who was this Alabama native?

Answer: Rosa Parks

Rosa McCauley Parks gained national attention in 1955 when she refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger. Her courage was a huge stepping stone in the fight for racial equality in America, and she continued her work until her retirement in 1988.

Mrs. Parks died at the age of 92.
7. Despite his reputation as a womanizer and "man about town", this entertainer was one of the few Hollywood icons to live until the age of one hundred. Who was the London born actor who considered his award as an honorary US veteran to be the greatest he'd ever received?

Answer: Bob Hope

Leslie Townes Hope moved to the United States at the age of five and began his entertainment career when he was twelve by performing in the streets of Cleveland, Ohio. His accomplishments included success on the stage, in the movies and on television. He was well known for his dedication to American troops stationed overseas, and he performed tirelessly on USO tours for fifty years.

US President George W Bush ordered flags to be flown at half mast after Hope's death in July, 2003.
8. Preceded in death by many of her hard-living Rat Pack friends, which actress lived more than twenty years after receiving her fourth Oscar at the age of seventy-five?

Answer: Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn received her fourth and final Oscar in 1982 for her role in "On Golden Pond". She continued to work until the age of eighty-seven, nine years before her death in 2003.

The actress, along with her partner Spencer Tracy, were among Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart's inner circle of friends, a group commonly known as the "Rat Pack". Other members included Cary Grant, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra.
9. What Golden Age actor and patriarch of one of Hollywood's leading families celebrated his ninety-sixth birthday on December 9, 2012?

Answer: Kirk Douglas

The son of Russian immigrants, Douglas grew up poor and held a variety of jobs before receiving a scholarship to New York City's American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He joined the US Navy in 1941 and served during World War II.

His acting credits include work in both Broadway and Hollywood, and he received an AFI Life Achievement Award in 1991.
10. Which celebrity, known for cigar smoking and lighthearted quips about old age, joked just before his one hundredth birthday that an ideal gift would be "a night with Sharon Stone"?

Answer: George Burns

George Burns' career began at age seven and spanned vaudeville, radio, television and the movies. His thirty-eight year marriage to Gracie Allen, which ended with her death, is considered one of Hollywood's classic love affairs.

The beloved comedian died in 1996 just weeks after celebrating his one hundredth birthday.
Source: Author Coonielady

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Pagiedamon before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
10/31/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us