Those We Lost in 2016 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Prince

Though small in stature, Prince Rogers Nelson loomed larger than life on stage. A master showman and musician, he received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the film "Purple Rain." He went on to write songs for other artists which, not surprisingly, became hits for those artists.

The Bangles scored a hit with "Manic Monday." Sheila E, who collaborated with Prince early in their careers, had a hit with "The Glamorous Life." Chaka Khan's 1984 hit "I Feel For You" sounds very much like Prince's early style.

Answer: Alan Rickman

The world lost this accomplished actor in January. Whether the role called for romantic comedy or Shakespearean drama, Alan Rickman performed each role to perfection. Having worked with British repertory early in his career, he trained at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) before stepping into roles in films such as "Die Hard," "Truly, Madly, Deeply," and "Sense and Sensibility." In addition to film roles, Rickman also performed roles on stage.

Answer: Garry Shandling

A true original, Garry Shandling was best known for his self-deprecating style of humor. His audiences were always in on the joke and he made us laugh... a lot. A talented TV script-writer as well as funny man, Shandling hosted the Emmy Awards numerous times over the years.

He has won several Emmy and American Comedy Awards as well as two British Comedy Awards. He also voiced characters in the animated films "Over the Hedge" and the 2016 "The Jungle Book."

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie was born David Jones in South London. He changed his last name in the 1960s to avoid confusion with singer Davy Jones of The Monkees. Always one to push the limits of artistry, his "Space Oddity" was introduced in 1969 and is one of his most recognized songs.

It holds the honor of being included in "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll." He adapted his Ziggy Stardust stage persona from his album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." Bowie also starred in the musical fantasy film "Labyrinth."

Answer: Arnold Palmer

Along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, Arnold Palmer made up the most powerful trio in professional golf during the 1960s. Known fondly as "The King," Palmer became interested in the sport at an early age. Over the years he developed his winning techniques, becoming one of golf's greatest players.

A congenial man who was readily accessible to his fans, Arnold Palmer won seven major championships in the 1960s including "The Masters" and "The U.S. Open."

Answer: Anna Dewdney

Published in 2005, "Llama Llama Red Pajama" was the first of a series which Dewdney wrote and illustrated. Several books in the series have reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her "Llama" books, all written in rhyme, focus on relationships. Dewdney died of brain cancer at age 50.

Answer: Patty Duke

Patty Duke endured a difficult childhood. Her abusive parents handed her over to abusive talent agents when she was a child. After having been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, she became an advocate for mental health. Her turbulent personal life settled down after receiving medication for her disorder. She starred in her own TV series "The Patty Duke Show" in the 1960s and went on to star in several sitcoms and made-for-TV movies. She was 16 years old when she won her Academy Award for "The Miracle Worker."

Answer: Morley Safer

Safer hailed from Toronto, Canada. He pursued a career in journalism and managed to do so without going to college. He rose through the journalistic ranks, all the while reporting on major events such as the Vietnam War. Always a gentleman, he became an accomplished interviewer over the decades and always made sure his facts were accurate before granting those interviews.

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Kentucky, he changed his legal name to Muhammed Ali when he converted to Islam in 1964. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics as a heavyweight boxer. He is remembered for his participation in the historic boxing matches "Thrilla in Manila" and "The Rumble in the Jungle" in which he fought against Joe Frazier and George Foreman respectively.

Answer: Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan, born Anne Frances Robbins, started out as an actress, which is how she met her husband, Ronald, who was also an actor. Back in those days she went by the name Nancy Davis. Always a fierce supporter of her husband, she became even more protective of him after an assassination attempt on his life in the early 1980s. Nancy spent many years as a politician's wife since Ronald Reagan was Governor of California before being elected the 40th President of the United States.

The two appeared together in the 1956 film "Hellcats of the Navy."