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228 Notable deaths
by brain cancer
Erich Hartmann
German officer and fighter pilot during world war ii.
Born April 19th, 1922 in Weissach.
Died September 20th, 1993 at 71 years old in Weil im Schönbuch (brain cancer).
Tim Wakefield
American professional baseball pitcher (1966–2023).
Born August 2nd, 1966 in Melbourne.
Died October 1st, 2023 at 57 years old in Massachusetts (brain cancer). [ref]
Gene Siskel
American film critic (1946–1999).
Born January 26th, 1946 in Chicago.
Died February 20th, 1999 at 53 years old in Evanston (brain cancer).
Eric Liddell
Scottish athlete, sprinter, olympian, protestant missionary (1902-1945).
Born January 16th, 1902 in Tianjin.
Died February 21st, 1945 at 43 years old in Weicheng District (brain cancer).
Paul Daniels
Magician and tv personality (1938–2016).
Born April 6th, 1938 in South Bank. [ref]
Died March 17th, 2016 at 77 years old in Wargrave (brain cancer). [ref]
Wilma Rudolph
African american athlete.
Born June 23rd, 1940 in Clarksville.
Died November 12th, 1994 at 54 years old in Brentwood (brain cancer).
Deke Slayton
American astronaut (1924–1993).
Born March 1st, 1924 in Sparta.
Died June 13th, 1993 at 69 years old in League City (brain cancer).
Lyle Alzado
American professional football player and actor (1949–1992).
Born April 3rd, 1949 in Brooklyn.
Died May 14th, 1992 at 43 years old in Portland (brain cancer).
Thor Heyerdahl
Norwegian anthropologist and adventurer (1914-2002).
Born October 6th, 1914 in Larvik. [ref]
Died April 18th, 2002 at 87 years old in Colla Micheri (brain cancer). [ref]
Chuck Schuldiner
American guitarist and singer.
Born May 13th, 1967 in New York City.
Died December 13th, 2001 at 34 years old in Altamonte Springs (brain cancer).
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