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Dead Too Young! Trivia Quiz

Some of our favorite actors and actresses died much too young. Do you know how old they were when they passed away? Try your luck at this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by jesseg. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jesseg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,608

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4976

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 35 (3/10), Guest 152 (2/10).

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1. How old was James Dean when he died in 1955? Hint

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2. How old was Natalie Wood when she died? Hint

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3. How old was John Denver when he was killed? Hint

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4. When did Dana Plato die? Hint

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5. How old was Michael Landon when he died in 1991? Hint

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6. How old was Jean Harlow when she passed away so young? Hint

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7. How old was Steve McQueen when he died in 1980? Hint

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8. How old was Marilyn Monroe at the time of her death? Hint

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9. How old was Sal Mineo when he was murdered in 1976? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What age was Rudolph Valentino at his death in 1926? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was James Dean when he died in 1955?

Answer: 24

James Dean was killed in a car accident on September 30, 1955. He was 24 years old.

2. How old was Natalie Wood when she died?

Answer: 43

Natalie was only 43 when she accidentally drowned on November 29, 1981.

3. How old was John Denver when he was killed?

Answer: 53

John Denver was killed in a plane crash on October 12, 1997 at 53 years of age.

4. When did Dana Plato die?

Answer: May 8, 1999

While there is some debate about her actual birthdate, Dana Plato of 'Diff'rent Strokes' died on May 8, 1999.

5. How old was Michael Landon when he died in 1991?

Answer: 54

Michael was 54 years old when he died of cancer on July 1, 1991.

6. How old was Jean Harlow when she passed away so young?

Answer: 26

Jean Harlow passed away at the tender age of 26 on June 7, 1937.

7. How old was Steve McQueen when he died in 1980?

Answer: 50

Steve died on November 7, 1980 of a lung cancer at 50 years old.

8. How old was Marilyn Monroe at the time of her death?

Answer: 36

Marilyn died on August 5, 1962 and was only 36 years old.

9. How old was Sal Mineo when he was murdered in 1976?

Answer: 37

Sal Mineo was stabbed to death on February 12, 1976. He was 37 years old.

10. What age was Rudolph Valentino at his death in 1926?

Answer: 31

Rudolph Valentino was 31 years old when he passed away on August 23, 1926.

Source: Author jesseg

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