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1. This famous actress and frequent costar of John Wayne died in her sleep on October 24, 2015 in Boise, Idaho. She was born in County Dublin on August 17, 1920 and her Irish heritage was featured on the big screen in a few movies, most notably the 1952 film "The Quiet Man". Who was this Irish beauty?
2. This Irish athlete, who passed on December 1, 1991 in Clonmel, was the first Olympian from independent Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal, which he did at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam. Who was this hammer thrower?
3. This Irish broadcaster who died on January 31, 2016, in Buckinghamshire, was best known for his work in England, not Ireland. He mainly worked for the BBC as a host of a variety of radio and television shows. He was the original host of the game show "Blankety Blank". Who was this broadcaster who was knighted in 2005?
4. This actress was best known as playing Jane to Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan. She also had a famous daughter, Mia Farrow, whom she costarred with in "Hannah and Her Sisters". When this actress died on June 23, 1998 in Scottsdale, Arizona, she was survived by five children and dozens of grandchildren. Who is this famous actress?
5. This Irish opera singer died on September 26, 2008 in Dublin, where she lived most of her life. She is credited with popularizing and expanding opera in Ireland. Despite her local fame and immense talent, she rarely performed outside of Ireland. Who was this talented Irishwoman?
6. This footballer was born in Belfast in Northern Ireland on May 22, 1946. He played for over a decade for Manchester United. He died on November 25, 2005 from complications from alcoholism. Who was this famous footballer whom was once called the best in world by Pele?
7. This television actor, born in Cork, is most famous for playing the ghost in "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir". He may have become a ghost when he died on May 24, 1997 in Van Nuys, California. He also played FLAG leader Devon Miles on "Knight Rider". Who is this famous Irish star?
8. At the time of this infamous actor's death on December 14, 2013, he held the record for most Academy Award Best Actor nominations without winning - with eight. Some of the roles that earned him those nominations were Arthur Chipping in "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (1969), Alan Swann in "My Favorite Year (1982) and most famously T.E. Lawrence in "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962). Who was this legendary Irish actor?
9. The actress from Belfast had an even more famous daughter - Angela Lansbury. She was primarily known for her work on the big screen but also made appearances on stage. When she died of throat cancer on November 25, 1975, she no longer used her birth name of Charlotte McIldowie. By what stage name was this actress better known?
10. This Belfast dancer was actually Bohemian by birth. She survived three concentration camps and avoided being selected by Dr. Joseph Mengele for experimentation. Her first husband, Paul Hermann, died on a death march in 1945. She remarried and moved to Northern Ireland after the war where she became a choreographer. At her death on December 31, 2009, she was considered one of Northern Ireland's premiere choreographers and helped found that nation's modern dance culture. Who is this Irish dancer?
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