Deaths by...
213 Notable deaths
by brain cancer
James Ingram
American singer–songwriter and record producer (1952-2019).
Born February 16th, 1952 in Akron. [ref]
Died January 29th, 2019 at 66 years old in Los Angeles (brain cancer). [ref]
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).
Richard Jordan
American actor, producer, director and screenwriter.
Born July 19th, 1937 in New York City.
Died August 30th, 1993 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (brain cancer). [ref]
Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent
Wife of prince george, duke of kent; youngest daughter of prince nicholas of greece and grand duchess elena vladimirovna of russia.
Born December 13th, 1906 in Athens.
Died August 27th, 1968 at 61 years old in Kensington Palace (brain cancer).
Paul Daniels
Magician and tv personality.
Born April 6th, 1938 in South Bank. [ref]
Died March 17th, 2016 at 77 years old in Wargrave (brain cancer). [ref]
Deke Slayton
Astronaut (1924-1993).
Born March 1st, 1924 in Sparta.
Died June 13th, 1993 at 69 years old in League City (brain cancer).
Wilma Rudolph
African american athlete.
Born June 23rd, 1940 in Clarksville.
Died November 12th, 1994 at 54 years old in Brentwood (brain cancer).
Gene Siskel
American film critic.
Born January 26th, 1946 in Chicago.
Died February 20th, 1999 at 53 years old in Evanston (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]
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, Weifang (brain cancer).
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