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159 Notable deaths
by breast cancer
Kelly Preston
American actress (1962–2020).
Born October 13th, 1962 in Honolulu.
Died July 12th, 2020 at 57 years old in Clearwater (breast cancer). [ref]
Olivia Newton-John
British-australian singer (1948-2022).
Born September 26th, 1948 in Cambridge.
Died August 8th, 2022 at 73 years old in Santa Ynez Valley (breast cancer). [ref]
Bette Davis
American film, television and stage actress (1908-1989).
Born April 5th, 1908 in Lowell. [ref]
Died October 6th, 1989 at 81 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (breast cancer). [ref]
Nina Simone
American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Born February 21st, 1933 in Tryon. [ref]
Died April 21st, 2008 at 75 years old in Carry-le-Rouet (breast cancer). [ref]
Shannen Doherty
American actress (1971–2024).
Born April 12th, 1971 in Memphis.
Died July 13th, 2024 at 53 years old in Malibu (breast cancer). [ref]
Ingrid Bergman
Swedish actress (1915–1982).
Born August 29th, 1915 in Hedvig Eleonora parish. [ref]
Died August 29th, 1982 at 67 years old in London (breast cancer). [ref]
Linda McCartney
American photographer, musician and animal rights activist (1941–1998).
Born September 24th, 1941 in Scarsdale.
Died April 17th, 1998 at 56 years old in Tucson (breast cancer).
Minnie Riperton
American singer-songwriter.
Born November 8th, 1947 in Chicago. [ref]
Died July 12th, 1979 at 31 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (breast cancer). [ref]
Dusty Springfield
British pop singer (1939–1999).
Born April 16th, 1939 in London. [ref]
Died March 2nd, 1999 at 59 years old in Henley-on-Thames (breast cancer). [ref]
Baba Vanga
Bulgarian psychic (1911-1996).
Born October 3rd, 1911 in Strumica. [ref]
Died November 11th, 1996 at 85 years old in Sofia (breast cancer).
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