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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Timoci Bavadra
Fijian politician (1934-1989).
Born September 22nd, 1934 in Lautoka.
Died November 3rd, 1989 at 55 years old in Lautoka (cancer).
Bruce Trigger
Canadian archaeologist (1937–2006).
Born June 18th, 1937 in Preston.
Died December 1st, 2006 at 69 years old in Montreal (cancer).
Simon Leys
Belgian-australian writer, sinologist and essayist.
Born September 28th, 1935 in Uccle.
Died August 11th, 2014 at 78 years old in Sydney (cancer).
Linda Stirling
American model and actress (1921-1997).
Born October 11th, 1921 in Long Beach.
Died July 20th, 1997 at 75 years old in Studio City (cancer).
Christine Nöstlinger
Austrian children's and young adult's writer (1936-2018).
Born October 13th, 1936 in Vienna. [ref]
Died June 28th, 2018 at 81 years old in Vienna (cancer). [ref]
Frank Boucher
Canadian ice hockey player (1901–1977).
Born October 7th, 1901 in Ottawa.
Died December 12th, 1977 at 76 years old in Kemptville (cancer).
Mary Osborne
American jazz musician (1921–1992).
Born July 17th, 1921 in Minot.
Died April 3rd, 1992 at 70 years old in Bakersfield (cancer).
Frédéric Back
Canadian animator (1924–2013).
Born April 8th, 1924 in Saarbrücken.
Died December 24th, 2013 at 89 years old in Montreal (cancer).
Ivo Caprino
Norwegian film director (1920–2001).
Born February 17th, 1920 in Christiania.
Died February 8th, 2001 at 80 years old in Bærum Municipality (cancer).
Samih al-Qasim
Palestinian poet , israeli citizen (1939–2014).
Died August 19th, 2014 at 75 years old in Safed (cancer). [ref]
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