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They Died in April 2013 Trivia Quiz

These questions are about people who died in April 2013.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. American film critic Roger Ebert died April 4, 2013. From 1967 until his death, Ebert was the film critic for which newspaper? Hint

USA Today

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sun-Times

New York Times

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Question 2 of 10

2. American actress Annette Funicello died April 8, 2013. Funicello was famous for appearing in the Mickey Mouse Club television series and for a series of Beach Party movies with Frankie Avalon. What disease ultimately claimed Annette's life?
Hint

Lung Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Multiple Sclerosis

Cystic Fibrosis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died April 8, 2013. Meryl Streep won the Best Actress Oscar for portraying Thatcher in which film? Hint

Margaret

The Iron Lady

The Queen

Julie & Julia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Irish-born actor Milo O'Shea died April 2, 2013. In which courtroom drama starring Paul Newman did O'Shea play the presiding judge in a large malpractice case? Hint

Suspect

And Justice For All

The Verdict

Absence of Malice

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Question 5 of 10

5. American comedian Jonathan Winters died April 11, 2013. Winters played the part of Mearth in which 1980s television series? Hint

Good Times

Happy Days

Mork & Mindy

Laverne & Shirley

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Question 6 of 10

6. American Country Music singer George Jones died April 26, 2013. From 1969-75, Jones was married to which fellow Country Music legend? Hint

Loretta Lynn

Tammy Wynette

Dottie West

Lynn Anderson

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Question 7 of 10

7. American songwriter George Jackson died April 14, 2013. Jackson co-wrote the song "Old Time Rock and Roll". What legendary singer included the song on his 1978 album "Stranger in Town"? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Neil Young

Tom Petty

Bob Seger

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Question 8 of 10

8. American actor Allan Arbus died April 19, 2013. Arbus played the part of Dr. Sydney Freedman on the 1970s television show M*A*S*H. What was Dr. Freedman's specialty? Hint

Neurosurgery

Psychiatry

Thoraxic Surgery

Spinal Surgery

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Question 9 of 10

9. American football sportscater Pat Summerall died April 16, 2013. Who was Summerall's broadcasting partner for 22 seasons? Hint

Frank Gifford

Don Meredith

Howard Cosell

John Madden

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Question 10 of 10

10. American performer Jane Henson died April 2, 2013. For what is Henson's 1950s television show "Sam and Friends" best remembered? Hint

First appearance of the Muppets

First morning talk show

First live television show

First color television show

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. American film critic Roger Ebert died April 4, 2013. From 1967 until his death, Ebert was the film critic for which newspaper?

Answer: Chicago Sun-Times

Ebert was the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize. His column appeared in over 200 newspapers worldwide. Along with Gene Siskel, Ebert popularized the television film critic show.

Answer: Multiple Sclerosis

In 1992, Funicello was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease. MS affects the ability of the nerve cells in the brain to communicate effectively with each other. The disease usually affects young adults and is more prevalent in women than men.

3. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died April 8, 2013. Meryl Streep won the Best Actress Oscar for portraying Thatcher in which film?

Answer: The Iron Lady

While struggling with dementia, Thatcher reminisced with her dead husband about the sacrifices she has made in her life. While the movie was only a moderate success, Streep's performance is regarded as one of her best.

4. Irish-born actor Milo O'Shea died April 2, 2013. In which courtroom drama starring Paul Newman did O'Shea play the presiding judge in a large malpractice case?

Answer: The Verdict

Written by David Mamet and directed by Sidney Lumet, "The Verdict" tells the story of a down and out lawyer who gets the chance to appear in a major malpractice case. Newman was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as well as James Mason for Supporting Actor as Newman's courtroom nemesis.

5. American comedian Jonathan Winters died April 11, 2013. Winters played the part of Mearth in which 1980s television series?

Answer: Mork & Mindy

"Mork & Mindy" followed the adventures of an alien from the planet Ork, played by Robin Williams, who lived and eventually married the character Mindy McConnell. Winters was able to play Mork's son as Orkans aged backwards. Jonathan Winter's career ranged from his own television show in 1956 to providing the voice for Papa Smurf in the movie version of "The Smurfs".

6. American Country Music singer George Jones died April 26, 2013. From 1969-75, Jones was married to which fellow Country Music legend?

Answer: Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette is best remembered for the single "Stand By Your Man" released in 1968. Jones and Wynette often performed together scoring number one hits with the songs "We're Gonna Hold On", "Golden Ring" and "Near You". A series of health problems for Wynette led to an addiction to pain killers. She died in 1998 resulting from a blood clot in her lungs.

7. American songwriter George Jackson died April 14, 2013. Jackson co-wrote the song "Old Time Rock and Roll". What legendary singer included the song on his 1978 album "Stranger in Town"?

Answer: Bob Seger

Jackson, Thomas E. Jones and Seger all claim ownership with Seger claiming he had dramatically re-written the song. "Old Time Rock and Roll" was featured in the early Tom Cruise movie "Risky Business" where Cruise's character lip syncs and dances in his underwear after being left home alone by his parents.

8. American actor Allan Arbus died April 19, 2013. Arbus played the part of Dr. Sydney Freedman on the 1970s television show M*A*S*H. What was Dr. Freedman's specialty?

Answer: Psychiatry

Arbus played the psychiatrist on M*A*S*H for twelve episodes first as Dr. Milton Freedman and later Dr. Sydney Freedman. Originally a professional photographer, Arbus turned to acting. Although never a headliner, Arbus carved a long, successful career appearing in supporting roles ranging from "Quincy" to "Matlock" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm".

9. American football sportscater Pat Summerall died April 16, 2013. Who was Summerall's broadcasting partner for 22 seasons?

Answer: John Madden

The former Oakland Raider coach Madden replaced Summerall's former broadcasting partner Tom Brookshire and the partnership lasted through twenty-two seasons and two different networks.

10. American performer Jane Henson died April 2, 2013. For what is Henson's 1950s television show "Sam and Friends" best remembered?

Answer: First appearance of the Muppets

From 1955 to 1961, Jim and Jane Henson worked on the live action/puppet show "Sam and Friends" that featured among other characters the first appearance of Kermit the Frog. Jane gave up full-time performing in the 1960s in order to raise the couple's five children. The Henson's marriage ended in 1986 four years before Jim Henson's death.

Source: Author Robert907

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