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170 Notable deaths
by breast cancer
Marni Nixon
American singer and actress (1930-2016).
Born February 22nd, 1930 in Altadena.
Died July 24th, 2016 at 86 years old in New York City (breast cancer). [ref]
Tatjana Patitz
German model and actress (1966–2023).
Born March 25th, 1966 in Hamburg. [ref]
Died January 11th, 2023 at 56 years old in Santa Barbara (breast cancer). [ref]
Mary Maxwell Gates
American businesswoman.
Born July 5th, 1929 in Seattle.
Died June 10th, 1994 at 64 years old in Seattle (breast cancer). [ref]
Skeeter Davis
American singer-songwriter (1931-2004).
Born December 30th, 1931 in Dry Ridge.
Died September 19th, 2004 at 72 years old in Nashville (breast cancer).
Wendie Jo Sperber
American actress (1958–2005).
Born September 15th, 1958 in Hollywood.
Died November 29th, 2005 at 47 years old in Sherman Oaks (breast cancer). [ref]
Erica Ash
American actress and comedian (1977–2024).
Born September 19th, 1977 in Florida.
Died July 28th, 2024 at 46 years old in Los Angeles (breast cancer). [ref]
Ari Up
German punk rock singer (1962–2010).
Born January 17th, 1962 in Munich.
Died October 20th, 2010 at 48 years old in Los Angeles (breast cancer). [ref]
Susan Strasberg
American film and stage actress (1938-1999).
Born May 22nd, 1938 in New York City. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1999 at 60 years old in New York City (breast cancer). [ref]
Syreeta Wright
American singer-songwriter (1946–2004).
Born February 28th, 1946 in Pittsburgh.
Died July 6th, 2004 at 58 years old in Los Angeles (breast cancer).
Poly Styrene
Punk musician (1957-2011).
Born July 3rd, 1957 in London Borough of Bromley.
Died April 25th, 2011 at 53 years old in Sussex (breast cancer). [ref]
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