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Vic Henley, 57, American comedian, pulmonary embolism.
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|Victor Darrell Henley (October 2, 1962 – April 6, 2020), was an American comedian. Henley appeared on HBO, CBS, NBC, Fox, BRAVO, CMT, XM radio MTV, A&E, and The History Channel. He was a VH1 VJ and had his own Comedy Central half-hour special as well as performances on The Late Show and The Tonight Show.
Early life
Henley was born on October 2, 1962, in Oxford, Alabama, and was a graduate of Auburn University. He was set to become a stockbroker before he landed a spot in comedy.
Career
Henley was co-author of the national best-selling book Games Rednecks Play with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Henley was a close friend of Kathleen Madigan and Ron White.
He was a regular contributor and guest on the "Opie and Anthony Show With Jim Norton” on XM radio.
He had appeared on HBO, CBS, NBC, FOX, BRAVO, CMT, MTV, A&E, The History Channel. He was a VH-1 VJ and has his own Comedy Central half-hour special, as well as performances on The Late Show and The Tonight Show.
Death
Henley died after suffering a pulmonary embolism April 6, 2020, aged 57.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Vic Henley's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the birth name of the American comedian Vic Henley?
- A.Victor David Henley
- B.Victor Daniel Henley
- C.Victor Donald Henley
- D.Victor Darrell Henleycorrect
The biography explicitly identifies the comedian as Victor Darrell Henley.
Source: biography header
2.In what city was Vic Henley born?
- A.Oxford, Alabamacorrect
- B.Auburn, Alabama
- C.Birmingham, Alabama
- D.Mobile, Alabama
Vic Henley was born on October 2, 1962, in Oxford, Alabama.
Source: Early life section
3.Which university did Vic Henley attend?
- A.University of Mississippi
- B.University of Georgia
- C.University of Alabama
- D.Auburn Universitycorrect
Vic Henley was a graduate of Auburn University.
Source: Early life section
4.What career path was Vic Henley intending to pursue before entering comedy?
- A.Journalist
- B.Radio Host
- C.Author
- D.Stockbrokercorrect
Vic Henley was set to become a stockbroker before he landed a spot in comedy.
Source: Early life section
5.With which comedian did Vic Henley co-author the book Games Rednecks Play?
- A.Jeff Foxworthycorrect
- B.Ron White
- C.Jim Norton
- D.Kathleen Madigan
Vic Henley was co-author of the national best-selling book Games Rednecks Play with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
Source: Career section
6.What role did Vic Henley hold at VH1?
- A.VJcorrect
- B.Writer
- C.Producer
- D.Show host
The text states that Vic Henley was a VH1 VJ.
Source: Career section
7.Vic Henley was a regular contributor and guest on which radio show?
- A.Opie and Anthony Show With Jim Nortoncorrect
- B.The Comedy Central Morning Show
- C.The Ron White Radio Hour
- D.The Late Night Radio Show
Vic Henley was a regular contributor and guest on the Opie and Anthony Show With Jim Norton on XM radio.
Source: Career section
8.Which network aired Vic Henley's own half-hour comedy special?
- A.MTV
- B.HBO
- C.Comedy Centralcorrect
- D.A&E
Vic Henley had his own Comedy Central half-hour special.
Source: Career section
9.Vic Henley had a close friendship with which of the following comedians?
- A.Chris Rock
- B.Jim Gaffigan
- C.Kathleen Madigancorrect
- D.Bill Burr
Vic Henley was a close friend of Kathleen Madigan and Ron White.
Source: Career section
10.On what date did Vic Henley die?
- A.April 6, 2020correct
- B.October 2, 2020
- C.October 6, 2019
- D.April 2, 2019
Vic Henley died on April 6, 2020.
Source: Death section
11.What was the cause of Vic Henley's death?
- A.Pneumonia
- B.Stroke
- C.Heart attack
- D.Pulmonary embolismcorrect
Vic Henley died after suffering a pulmonary embolism.
Source: Death section
12.How old was Vic Henley at the time of his passing?
- A.59
- B.61
- C.57correct
- D.55
Vic Henley died at the age of 57.
Source: Death section
13.Which of these networks is explicitly listed as a place where Vic Henley made television appearances?
- A.The History Channelcorrect
- B.BBC
- C.Discovery Channel
- D.PBS
The text lists The History Channel as one of the networks where Vic Henley appeared.
Source: Career section
14.Vic Henley's birth date is recorded as what?
- A.October 2, 1963
- B.October 6, 1963
- C.October 2, 1962correct
- D.October 6, 1962
Victor Darrell Henley was born on October 2, 1962.
Source: biography header
15.Vic Henley was a guest and contributor on an XM radio show featuring which person?
- A.Jeff Foxworthy
- B.Ron White
- C.Kathleen Madigan
- D.Jim Nortoncorrect
Vic Henley was a guest on the Opie and Anthony Show With Jim Norton on XM radio.
Source: Career section
16.Besides Kathleen Madigan, who was mentioned in the biography as a close friend of Vic Henley?
- A.Jim Norton
- B.Ron Whitecorrect
- C.Jeff Foxworthy
- D.Opie
The text states that Vic Henley was a close friend of Kathleen Madigan and Ron White.
Source: Career section
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