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228 Notable deaths
by brain cancer
John Joseph O'Connor
American cardinal, archbishop of new york (1920–2000).
Born January 15th, 1920 in Philadelphia.
Died May 3rd, 2000 at 80 years old in New York City (brain cancer).
Andrea Absolonová
Czech pornographic actress and model (1976–2004).
Born December 26th, 1976 in Prague.
Died December 9th, 2004 at 27 years old in Prague (brain cancer). [ref]
Haris Savides
American cinematographer (1957–2012).
Born September 28th, 1957 in New York City.
Died October 9th, 2012 at 55 years old in New York City (brain cancer). [ref]
Brad Ashford
American politician (1949–2022).
Born November 10th, 1949 in Omaha.
Died April 19th, 2022 at 72 years old in Omaha (brain cancer). [ref]
Joseph Polchinski
Physicist working on string theory.
Born May 16th, 1954 in Hawthorne.
Died February 2nd, 2018 at 63 years old in Santa Barbara (brain cancer). [ref]
Reginald Hill
British crime writer (1936–2012).
Born April 3rd, 1936 in West Hartlepool.
Died January 12th, 2012 at 75 years old in Cumbria (brain cancer).
Joop den Uyl
Dutch politician (1919-1987).
Born August 9th, 1919 in Hilversum. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1987 at 68 years old in Amsterdam (brain cancer). [ref]
Lucia Popp
Slovak operatic soprano.
Born November 12th, 1939 in Záhorská Ves. [ref]
Died November 16th, 1993 at 54 years old in Munich (brain cancer).
Junior Parker
American blues singer (1932–1971).
Born March 27th, 1932 in Clarksdale.
Died November 18th, 1971 at 39 years old in Blue Island (brain cancer).
Todd Witsken
American tennis player (1963–1998).
Born November 4th, 1963 in Indianapolis.
Died May 25th, 1998 at 34 years old in Zionsville (brain cancer).
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