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2,140 Notable deaths
 by cancer

Dean Woods

Australian cyclist (1966–2022).

Born June 22nd, 1966 in Wangaratta.

Died March 3rd, 2022 at 55 years old (cancer). [ref]

Ernesto de Martino

Italian anthropologist and ethnographer (1908-1965).

Born December 1st, 1908 in Naples.

Died May 9th, 1965 at 56 years old in Rome (cancer).

Jerry Ahern

Novelist (1946–2012).

Born June 23rd, 1946 in Chicago.

Died July 24th, 2012 at 66 years old in Jefferson (cancer).

June Storey

Canadian-american actress (1918–1991).

Born April 20th, 1918 in Toronto.

Died December 18th, 1991 at 73 years old in Vista (cancer).

Harry Joseph Flynn

Roman catholic archbishop (1933–2019).

Born May 2nd, 1933 in Schenectady.

Died September 22nd, 2019 at 86 years old in Saint Paul (cancer). [ref]

Juan Antonio Rios

Chilean politician and president (1888-1946).

Born November 10th, 1888 in Cañete.

Died June 27th, 1946 at 57 years old in Santiago (cancer).

Ali Meshkini

Iranian cleric (1922-2007).

Born December 2nd, 1922 in Meshginshahr.

Died July 30th, 2007 at 84 years old in Tehran (cancer).

Eileen Percy

Irish-born american actress of the silent era (1900-1973).

Born August 21st, 1900 in Belfast.

Died July 29th, 1973 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).

Luis Russell

American jazz pianist and bandleader (1902–1963).

Born August 6th, 1902 in Panama, Bocas del Toro.

Died December 11th, 1963 at 61 years old in New York City (cancer).

Bruno Salomone

French actor and comedian (1970-2026).

Born July 13th, 1970 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. [ref]

Died March 15th, 2026 at 55 years old in Joinville-le-Pont (cancer). [ref]

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