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2,147 Notable deaths
by cancer
Tina Strobos
Dutch physician and psychiatrist; rescuer of holocaust refugees, named one of the righteous among the nations (1920–2012).
Born May 19th, 1920 in Amsterdam. [ref]
Died February 27th, 2012 at 91 years old in Rye (cancer). [ref]
Georges Lautner
French film director and screenwriter (1926-2013).
Born January 24th, 1926 in Nice. [ref]
Died November 22nd, 2013 at 87 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (cancer). [ref]
Patrick French
British writer (1966–2023).
Born May 28th, 1966 in Aldershot. [ref]
Died March 16th, 2023 at 56 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Don Alvarado
American actor, assistant film director, and film production manager (1904–1967).
Born November 4th, 1904 in Albuquerque.
Died March 31st, 1967 at 62 years old in Hollywood (cancer).
Jane Drew
British architect and town planner (1911–1996).
Born March 24th, 1911 in Thornton Heath.
Died July 27th, 1996 at 85 years old in Barnard Castle (cancer).
Marilyn Buferd
American actress (1925-1990).
Born January 30th, 1925 in Detroit.
Died March 27th, 1990 at 65 years old in Austin (cancer).
Roswell Rudd
American jazz trombonist and composer (1935–2017).
Born November 17th, 1935 in Sharon. [ref]
Died December 21st, 2017 at 82 years old in Kerhonkson (cancer). [ref]
Darcy Ribeiro
Brazilian politician and academic (1922-1997).
Born October 26th, 1922 in Salinas.
Died February 17th, 1997 at 74 years old in Brasília (cancer).
Ernie Morrison
American actor (1912–1989).
Born December 20th, 1912 in New Orleans.
Died July 24th, 1989 at 76 years old in Lynwood (cancer).
Archie Mayo
Movie director and stage actor (1891-1968).
Born January 29th, 1891 in United States, New York City.
Died December 4th, 1968 at 77 years old in Guadalajara (cancer).
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