This quiz will test your knowledge of celebrity drug deaths do your best!
Question 1 of 15 | | River Phoenix was one of the most popular and promising young actors in Hollywood. However, his life was cut short by this drug outside the Viper Room in L.A.: |
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 | | - Beer
- Prescription Pills
- Cocaine
- Speedball
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Question 2 of 15 | | Anna Nicole Smith died in the Hard Rock Casino on February 8, 2007. She was found unresponsive by her friend and bodyguard. They tried to administer CPR, but to no avail. What drug killed Anna Nicole Smith? |
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 | | - Oxycodone
- Chloral Hydrate
- Alcohol
- Pain Killers
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Question 3 of 15 | | Len Bias was a college basketball star. He was drafted with the second overall pick in the 1986 draft by the Boston Celtics. On June 19, 1986, 48 hours following being drafted, he was found dead. What drug did Len Bias die from? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Cocaine
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Question 4 of 15 | | Heath Ledger had just finished up his role in The Dark Knight and everyone was anticipating another great performance, but on January 22, 2008 Heath was found dead in his Soho apartment in New York. What drug killed him? |
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 | | - Cocaine
- Alcohol
- Prescription Pills
- All of the Above
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Question 5 of 15 | | Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 to August 5, 1962), born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was an American actress, singer, and model. The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for being unreliable and difficult to work with. She was found dead on August 5, 1962 at her home. What drug did she die from? |
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 | | - Barbiturates
- Alcohol
- Cocaine
- Opium
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Question 6 of 15 | | Christopher Crosby "Chris" Farley (February 15, 1964 to December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. He was a member at Chicago's Second City Theatre and the cast of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He also starred in a string of successful comedic films in the 1990s before he died suddenly on December 18, 1997 of cardiac arrest. What was the cause of death? |
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 | | - Alcohol
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Speedball
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Question 7 of 15 | | Jimmy Hendrix died in London on September 18, 1970. He was part of the famous 27 year old deaths. After a night out with friends, Hendrix was found by his girlfriend dead in his apartment. What did he die from? |
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 | | - Marijuana
- Beer
- Wine
- Hard Liquor
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Question 8 of 15 | | Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 to August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known simply as Elvis and is also sometimes referred to as The King of Rock 'n' Roll. On August 16th, 1977, Elvis was found dead on his floor by his fiancée. What drug caused his death? |
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 | | - Alcohol
- Prescription Pills
- Cocaine
- Speedball
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Question 9 of 15 | | John Belushi (January 24, 1949 to March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor and musician. He is best known as being one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live and the whiskey chugging frat brother in National Lampoon's Animal House. He was also a founding member, along with Dan Aykroyd, of The Blues Brothers. He was found dead in his room at Bungalow #3 of the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard in LA. What was the cause of his death? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Speedball
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Question 10 of 15 | | Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 to June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. Through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Golden Globe Award, Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. She battled with drug and alcohol addictions most of her adult life. Judy Garland died from what drug? |
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 | | - Alcohol
- Speedball
- Barbiturates
- Cocaine
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Question 11 of 15 | | Sigmund Freud (May 6 1856 to September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist. He is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind and his redefinition of sexual desire as the primary motivational energy of human life. His ideas continue to influence experts in his field today but some ideas have fallen out of favor. What drug caused his death? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Morphine
- Heroin
- Cocaine
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Question 12 of 15 | | Mitch Hedburg (February 24, 1968 - March 29, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. His unique style and material gained him a cult following of die-hard fans. He even talked about drug use often in his routines. What drug killed Mitch Hedburg? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Speedball
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Question 13 of 15 | | Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 to October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter from Texas. She became famous in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later even more so as a solo artist. She is ranked number 28 on Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. What drug did she die from? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Cocaine
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Question 14 of 15 | | Russell Tyrone Jones aka Ol' Dirty Bastard (November 15, 1968 to November 13, 2004) was an American rapper who was a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He brought a touch of humor and eccentricity to the mic with his lyrics and delivery. The drug that caused his death was: |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Cocaine
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Question 15 of 15 | | Ike Wister Turner (November 5, 1931 to December 12, 2007) was an American musician and record producer. He is considered to be one of the fathers of rock and roll. He is best known for his music with his ex-wife Tina Turner. His career spanned half a century and he won two Grammy Awards. What drug caused his death? |
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 | | - Pain Killers
- Hard Liquor
- Heroin
- Cocaine
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