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1. This actress starred in several 50s and early 60s movies such as "Some Like It Hot," "How To Marry A Millionaire," and "The Seven Year Itch." She was married to Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. She was also rumored to have had affairs with John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert. Speculation has it that she either committed suicide, accidentally overdosed or was murdered in August of 1962 at the age of 36. Who was this famous icon?
2. This father and son both died before they reached 35. The senior was a martial arts expert who appeared in many action movies such as "Enter the Dragon" and "Game of Death". He died mysteriously in July of 1973. The junior died from a gunshot wound in March of 1993, while finishing up filming of "The Crow." What was their surname?
3. This former child star of "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) was with her husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken when she reportedly drowned in November of 1981, when she was 43. What was the name of this celebrity?
4. This singer had several 50s and 60s hits, such as "You Send Me" and "Wonderful World." He was shot and clubbed to death in a Los Angeles motel in December 1964 at age 33. Who was this person?
5. This singer had several hits, such as "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "What's Going On," and "Sexual Healing." He was shot to death by his father in April 1984, the day before his 45th birthday. Who was this famous person?
6. This rock star is generally recognized as the founder of The Beatles. He was married to Yoko Ono and had several solo hits such as "Imagine." He was murdered by an obsessive fan at age 40 in December 1980, while on his way to his house to see his son. Who am I talking about?
7. This former child star played Alfalfa on "The Little Rascals." His career waned when he grew up, and was shot to death in February 1959 when he was 31. Who was this famous person?
8. This founder of The Grateful Dead was a legendary drug user, who died of a heart attack at the Serenity Knolls clinic in August 1995 aged 53. Who is he?
9. This baseball legend, known as "The Iron Horse", was overshadowed by Babe Ruth all through his career. He died of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in August 1941 at 37. Who was this famous icon?
10. This silent film star was referred to as "the World's Greatest Lover". He was accused of bigamy and died of complications of his appendix in August 1926 when he was 31. Who was this "Latin lover of the silver screen"?
11. This controversial comedian from the 60s went bankrupt from his legal battles over censorship. He died of a drug overdose in August, 1966 at the age of 40. Do you know who this was?
12. This dashing star from the 50s and 60s starred in many classics such as "From Here To Eternity" (1953) and "The Misfits" (1961). He died at the age of 45 in his New York townhouse in July 1966. Do you remember who he was?
13. This former "Saturday Night Live" star played Latka on the tv sitcom "Taxi" and was notorious for challenging women to wrestling matches. He died of lung cancer in May 1984 at 35. Who was this?
14. She played Dorothy on "The Wizard of Oz". She won a Golden Globe Award for "A Star Is Born". She had her own variety show. She was found dead in the bathroom of her home in June 1969 at age 47. Who was this legend?
15. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died in the early 70s at what age?
16. He was known as "The King of Rock and Roll". He had many hits in the 50s such as "Heartbreak Hotel", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Jailhouse Rock". By the 70s, however, he was a noted drug addict and died of a heart attack in August 1977 when he was 42. Do you know who this was?
17. This jazz star, known as "Lady Day" premiered at the Apollo Theater in 1935 and had hits like "Strange Fruit" and "Lover Man". She was facing a jail sentence at the time of her death in July 1959 at 44. Who is this jazz star?
18. He was the first country music superstar. His hits included "Hey Good Lookin'" and "Your Cheatin' Heart". He died on New Year's Day 1953 at age 29 in the back of his Cadillac. Do you know who this was?
19. He was the lead singer of Nirvana, the 90s band who invented grunge. He suffered from a drug problem and a stomach infection. He shot and killed himself in April 1994 at age 27. Who was this?
20. He was the star of "Chico And The Man". His son is a famous actor. He shot himself to death in his hotel room in January 1977 at the age of 22. Who am I talking about?
21. This handsome, brooding actor was the star of "Rebel Without A Cause", "East of Eden" and "Giant". He was killed when speeding in his Porsche Spyder in September, 1955 at age 24. Who was this?
22. This fateful plane crash in February 1959 claimed the lives of all the following, except for ________ ?
23. She was a Playboy centerfold, starred in "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956) and "The Guide For The Married Man" (1967). She claimed to have an I.Q. of 163 and was rumored to be a Satan worshipper. She was killed in a car crash in June 1967 when she was 34. Who am I talking about?
24. This catcher for the New York Yankees won the 1970 Rookie Of The Year Award and was voted Most Valuable Player in 1977. He was killed while attempting to land his jet in August 1979, at the age of 32. Who was this?
25. This popular rock band of the 70s had hits such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". They were in a horrible plane crash in October 1977 in Mississippi which claimed the lives of members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and roadie Dean Kirkpatrick. Do you remember what group they were in?
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