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224 Notable deaths
by brain cancer
Richard Burns
British rally driver (1971–2005).
Born January 17th, 1971 in Reading.
Died November 25th, 2005 at 34 years old in London (brain cancer). [ref]
Eva Hesse
German-born american sculptor and textile artist (1936-1970).
Born January 11th, 1936 in Hamburg.
Died May 29th, 1970 at 34 years old in New York City (brain cancer).
Collin Wilcox
American actress (1935-2009).
Born February 4th, 1935 in Cincinnati.
Died October 14th, 2009 at 74 years old in Highlands (brain cancer). [ref]
Bill Black
American bassist (1926–1965).
Born September 17th, 1926 in Memphis.
Died October 21st, 1965 at 39 years old in Memphis (brain cancer).
Emmaline Henry
American actress (1928-1979).
Born November 1st, 1928 in Philadelphia.
Died October 8th, 1979 at 50 years old in Palm Springs (brain cancer).
Erika Mann
German actress and writer (1905-1969).
Born November 9th, 1905 in Munich.
Died August 27th, 1969 at 63 years old in Zurich (brain cancer).
Carla Bley
American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader (1936–2023).
Born May 11th, 1936 in Oakland. [ref]
Died October 17th, 2023 at 87 years old in Willow, New York (brain cancer). [ref]
Wolfram von Richthofen
German military officer and aviator (1895–1945).
Born October 10th, 1895 in Bartoszówek.
Died July 12th, 1945 at 49 years old (brain cancer).
Harvey Atkin
Canadian actor (1942–2017).
Born December 18th, 1942 in Toronto.
Died July 17th, 2017 at 74 years old in Toronto (brain cancer).
Barney Kessel
American jazz guitarist (1923–2004).
Born October 17th, 1923 in Muskogee.
Died May 6th, 2004 at 80 years old in San Diego (brain cancer).
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