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1. Born in England, this actor built his career in America. His most notable role was in "The Tramp" released in 1915. On Christmas day 1977 Charlie Chaplin died. How did he die?
2. This renowned swing pianist started his training through gospel singing at church and hymns learned on a piano. In 1944, 6 years after landing in L.A, his trio had their first major hit "Straighten Up and Fly Right". Nat King Cole died on 15th February 1965. How did he die?
3. The daughter of a Dutch baroness and a wealthy English banker, this elegant actress got her big break in a stage adaptation of the novel Gigi. Going on to star on the big screen, one of her most memorable performances was in the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's". On 20th January 1993 Audrey Hepburn died. How did she die?
4. With her distinctive voice, this American blues-infuenced rock singer recorded four albums between 1966 and 1970. On 4th October 1970 Janis Joplin died. How did she die?
5. In 1964 this sing, songwriter married Cherilyn Sarkisian. The pair went onto have chart topping hits in 1965 with "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On". After having a popular TV show together the couple divorced in 1975. Cher went onto have a successful music and acting career but his career went in a different direction and he ended up in politics. On January 5th 1998 Salvatore "Sonny" Bono died. How did he die?
6. In 1930 this American man brought a motel over the road from a service station that he owned in Corbin, Kentucky. He converted this motel into a 142 seat-restaurant. It was here that he perfected his secret recipe of "eleven herbs and spices" for his fried chicken. On 16th December 1980 the founder of "Kentucky Fried Chicken", Colonel Sanders died. How did he die?
7. He had string of hits that included "My Way", "New York, New York" and "Hey Jealous Lover".On 14th May 1998 Frank Sinatra died. How did he die?
8. Following in his father's foot steps, this young man became a player in martial arts films. His first role was in a film called Kung Fu: The Movie in 1986. On 31st March 1993 Brandon Lee, the son of Bruce Lee died. How did he die?
9. This great author conceived a Middle-earth fantasy world as the setting for his visioary tales. In 1937 "The Hobbit" was published. It was a big success and the writer started work on his next book straight away. In 1954 "The Lord of the Rings" was published. J.R.R. Tolkien died on 2nd September 1973. How did he die?
10. This authors novels include "Oliver Twist", "A Christmas Carol", "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations", many of which later found life in film and theatre. On 9th June 1870 Charles Dickens died. How did he die?
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