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Celebrity Deaths in 2004 Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz about some greats in the entertaiment field who died in 2004. Good luck. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,562

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
16547

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: muzzyhill3 (8/10), Guest 92 (4/10), Guest 98 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which former 'Superman' actor broke his neck and later died after complications from this injury? Hint

Christopher Reeve

Michael Keaton

George Reeves

Larry Fine

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although he never got any respect from fellow actors and comedians, which celebrity died as a result of heart surgery complications on October 5th, and who had also starred in, "Meet Wally Sparks"? Hint

John Candy

Dan Rowen

Chris Farley

Rodney Dangerfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. I never liked the name, "Weazy", but Sherman kept calling me this name and it stuck with our television show. I died on July 9th of natural causes. Who am I? Hint

Isabel Sanford

Donna Douglas

Moms Mabley

Irene Ryan

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Question 4 of 10

4. This TV series star appeared as Felix Unger, died on May 17th at the age of 84. Who was this 'odd' celebrity? Hint

Carl Betz

Jack Klugman

Tony Randall

George Burns

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Question 5 of 10

5. I made my name in the movie, "Superfly", and died on January 14th. Who am I? Hint

Redd Foxx

Ron O'Neal

Chris Rock

Richard Pryor

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was a host of the "The Tonight Show", and died on January 27th at the age of 85? Hint

Jack Paar

Ed McMahon

Bud Collier

Dave Garroway

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Question 7 of 10

7. An all-time great saxophonist and keyboard player who went on numerous tours with the Doobie Brothers, died on February 3rd on his way to a California perfomance. Who was this great musician who also starred with Steely Dan on tour? Hint

Greg Philliganes

Cornelius Bumpus

Nathan East

Ray Cooper

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Republican Party conservative was an aggressive advocate to the abandonment of communism. After a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, he died on June 5th at the age of 93. Who was he? Hint

Alan King

Dick Gregory

Tommy Smothers

Ronald Reagan

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Question 9 of 10

9. The female star in the 1933 movie, "King Kong", "Hell on Frisco Bay", and "Crime of Passion" in 1957, amongst numerous other theater features, died on August 8th of natural causes. Who was this exquisite actress? Hint

Myrna Loy

Fay Wray

Shirley Temple-Black

Gloria Swanson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which funk singer died on August 6, 2004? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Rick James

Liberace

Ronnie Milsap

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former 'Superman' actor broke his neck and later died after complications from this injury?

Answer: Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve broke his neck in an equestrian competition in 1995. He later became an advocate for stem-cell research.

Answer: Rodney Dangerfield

Born Jacob Cohen, he later changed his name to Rodney Dangerfield, and with his legendary line of, "Hey, I never get no respect", died at the age of 82. Rodney boosted his career by appearing on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on a couple of occasions. Dangerfield also starred in the movie "Caddyshack" in 1980, and "Back to School" in 1986, amongst other movie greats.

3. I never liked the name, "Weazy", but Sherman kept calling me this name and it stuck with our television show. I died on July 9th of natural causes. Who am I?

Answer: Isabel Sanford

Mrs. Jefferson as she was well known to fans across America, played the wife of Sherman Hemsley, aka George Jefferson on the TV series, "The Jeffersons". The sitcom was launched from the TV series, "All in the Family", which starred the family of the 'Bunkers', Archie, Edith, Gloria, and the meat head.

4. This TV series star appeared as Felix Unger, died on May 17th at the age of 84. Who was this 'odd' celebrity?

Answer: Tony Randall

Randall was the roommate of the TV series, "The Odd Couple", with Oscar Madison who was played by Jack Klugman. Randall had played in numerous broadway plays but they never seemed to stick with him. He also starred in the TV series, "The Tony Randall Show".

5. I made my name in the movie, "Superfly", and died on January 14th. Who am I?

Answer: Ron O'Neal

O'Neal starred in the 1972 hit movie "Superfly". Unfortunately, after the movie he was so stereotyped that his roles in movies and TV series such as, "Bring 'Em Back Alive" and "The Equalizer" in the 1980s, all fell apart. He died as a result of cancer at the age of 66.

6. Who was a host of the "The Tonight Show", and died on January 27th at the age of 85?

Answer: Jack Paar

Paar starred in "The Tonight Show" from 1957-1962. At the time, his announcer was Hugh Downs and featured regulars such as Buddy Hackett, Charley Weaver, Betty White, and Joey Bishop. Paar consistently had arguments with CBS's Ed Sullivan, over Sullivan paying celebrities more money not to appear on Paar's show.

Answer: Cornelius Bumpus

Cornelius had a heart attack on a flight from New York on his way to perform for another Steely Dan concert. Bumpus, in his early years performed for Bobby Freeman, and joined the group "Moby Grape" in 1977. He was sued by the "Doobie Brothers" for the use of their name in the late 1990s, and lost the judgement in the case.

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Reagan, a former President of the United States, even survived an assassination attempt, but could not control his Alzheimer's disease. It is still unconfirmed that he had the disease during his Presidency. He officially died of pneumonia complications.

Answer: Fay Wray

Wray had appeared in over 90 feature films in her career, with her last being, "Gideon's Trumpet", in 1980. Her first film was "Gasoline Love" in 1923.

10. Which funk singer died on August 6, 2004?

Answer: Rick James

James was best known for his 1981 hit, "Super Freak". His career spiraled downward after experimenting with drugs, which ended him up in prison. James' "Super Freak" bass line brought about the hit, "U Can't Touch This", sung by MC Hammer which won a Grammy in 1990.

Source: Author Nightmare

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