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1,939 Notable deaths
by cancer
Adrian Monger
Australian rower (1932–2016).
Born December 6th, 1932 in Mount Lawley.
Died July 9th, 2016 at 83 years old in Perth (cancer). [ref]
Félix Pons
Spanish politician (1942–2010).
Born September 14th, 1942 in Palma.
Died July 2nd, 2010 at 67 years old in Palma (cancer). [ref]
Pierre Eyt
Catholic cardinal (1934-2001).
Born June 4th, 1934 in Laruns. [ref]
Died June 11th, 2001 at 67 years old in Bordeaux (cancer). [ref]
Vladimir Gundartsev
Russian biathlete (1944–2014).
Born December 13th, 1944 in Satka.
Died November 25th, 2014 at 69 years old in Moscow (cancer).
Ghiță Licu
Romanian handball player (1945–2014).
Born December 1st, 1945 in Fierbinți-Târg. [ref]
Died April 8th, 2014 at 68 years old in Bucharest (cancer). [ref]
James H. Smith Jr.
American assistant secretary of the navy (1909-1982).
Born December 15th, 1909 in New York City.
Died November 24th, 1982 at 72 years old in San Diego (cancer).
Herbert Blöcker
West german equestrian (1943–2014).
Born January 1st, 1943 in Fiefharrie.
Died February 15th, 2014 at 71 years old in Elmshorn (cancer).
Kurt Pettersén
Olympic wrestler (1916-1957).
Born June 21st, 1916 in Borås.
Died November 15th, 1957 at 41 years old in Borås (cancer).
Yves Delacour
French rower (1930–2014).
Born March 16th, 1930 in Le Perreux-sur-Marne.
Died March 14th, 2014 at 83 years old in Férolles-Attilly (cancer).
Geir Karlsen
Norwegian footballer (1948–2024).
Born September 18th, 1948 in Skien.
Died July 26th, 2024 at 75 years old in Skien (cancer). [ref]
Deaths 1911 to 1920 of 1939
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