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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Alan Fletcher
British graphic designer (1931–2006).
Born September 27th, 1931 in Nairobi. [ref]
Died September 21st, 2006 at 74 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Jan Neruda
Czech poet, theater reviewer, publicist, journalist and writer (1834-1891).
Born July 9th, 1834 in Prague. [ref]
Died August 22nd, 1891 at 57 years old in Prague (cancer). [ref]
Mieczysław Rakowski
Former first secretary of the polish united workers' party (1926–2008).
Born December 1st, 1926 in Kowalewko-Folwark. [ref]
Died November 8th, 2008 at 81 years old in Warsaw (cancer). [ref]
David Boaz
American libertarian author and editor (1953-2024).
Born August 29th, 1953 in Mayfield.
Died June 7th, 2024 at 70 years old in Arlington County (cancer). [ref]
Nancy Harkness Love
American aviator (1914–1976).
Born February 14th, 1914 in Houghton.
Died October 22nd, 1976 at 62 years old in Martha's Vineyard (cancer).
Rose Laurens
French singer-songwriter.
Born March 4th, 1951 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
Died April 29th, 2018 at 67 years old in 3rd arrondissement of Paris (cancer).
Jack Smight
American film director (1925-2003).
Born March 9th, 1925 in Minneapolis.
Died September 1st, 2003 at 78 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Lynne Carver
American actress (1916-1955).
Born September 13th, 1916 in Birmingham.
Died August 12th, 1955 at 38 years old in New York City (cancer).
Jean Schramme
Belgian mercenary (1929-1988).
Born March 25th, 1929 in Bruges.
Died December 14th, 1988 at 59 years old in Rondonópolis (cancer).
Roy J. Plunkett
American chemist (1910–1994).
Born June 26th, 1910 in New Carlisle.
Died May 12th, 1994 at 83 years old in Corpus Christi (cancer).
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