Multiple choice general knowledge When did Chaplin Die? 1st Apr 1979 16th Jan 1970 25th Dec 1977 31th Aug 1960 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Charlie Chaplin died on December 25, 1977 (Christmas Day), making option C correct. He passed away at age 88 in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. The other dates (April 1, 1979; January 16, 1970; August 31, 1960) are all incorrect.