Why Did They Die? Trivia Quiz

Answer: drowning

While drugs may have played a part in her death, the actual ruling was accidental drowning. Whitney Houston was 48 years old when she died. She was survived by her ex-husband Bobby Brown and her daughter Bobbi Kristina. Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963. She was a well known pop star who sang the remake of "I Will Always Love You" as well as many other songs.

Answer: heart attack

Duncan died on September 3, 2012 at age 54. He was engaged to Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth at the time of his death. Michael Clarke Duncan was born on December 10, 1957. Duncan was an actor best known for his role in "The Green Mile" He was also in "Redemption Road" as Augy and many other movies. His last role was that of Kilowog in "Green Lantern".

Answer: complications of surgery

Neil Armstrong was 82 years old when he died on August 25, 2012. He was survived by his wife Carol Held Knight. Neil Armstrong was born August 5, 1930. He was the first man who walked on the moon. He is remembered for his quote, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.".

Answer: lung cancer

Donna Summer was 63 when she died from lung cancer. She was survived by her husband, Bruce Sudano and their children Brooklyn and Amanda. She also had another daughter by her first husband named Mimi. Donna Summer was born December 31, 1948. She is best known for her song "Hot Stuff".

Answer: suicide

Tony Scott committed suicide on August 19, 2012 by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles. He was 68 at the time. Tony Scott was born July 21, 1944. He has directed 16 films including "Beverly Hills Cop II".

Answer: stroke

Maurice Sendak was born June 10, 1928 and died at the age of 83. He was well known for his book "Where the Wild Things Are". He also wrote "In the Night Kitchen".

Answer: colon cancer

Robin Gibb was born December 22, 1949. Robin Gibb died on May 20, 2012 at the age of 62. He was survived by his brother Barry. He was predeceased by his brothers Andy and Maurice. The Bee Gees are known for their disco music. They sang songs such as "Stayin' Alive" and "More Than a Woman".
The colon cancer had already spread to his liver when he was diagnosed in November 2011. He died in May 2012 from liver and kidney failure.

Answer: throat cancer

Richard Dawson was born December 20, 1932. Richard Dawson was 79 when he died. He hosted "Family Feud" from 1976-1985. He also was in the television series "Hogan's Heroes" playing the part of Cpl. Peter Newkirk.

Answer: heart attack

Ron Palillo was born April 2, 1949. Ron Palillo was 63 when he died. He was survived by his partner of 41 years, Joseph Gramm. In 1994 Palillo played Gary Warren in the show "One Life to Live". He was also an artist.

Answer: automobile accident

Zina Bethune was born on February 17, 1945. She was 66 when she died in Los Angeles, CA in a car accident. She was best known for her role as Gail Lucas in the tv series "The Nurses". She was also in "The Guiding Light" from 1956-1958.