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2,145 Notable deaths
by cancer
Willy Kükenthal
German zoologist and university teacher (1861–1922).
Born August 4th, 1861 in Weißenfels.
Died August 22nd, 1922 at 61 years old in Berlin (cancer).
Horst Floth
West german bobsledder (1934-2005).
Born July 24th, 1934 in Karlsbad.
Died October 5th, 2005 at 71 years old in Feldafing (cancer). [ref]
Hubert Bourdy
French equestrian (1957–2014).
Born March 5th, 1957 in Troyes.
Died June 25th, 2014 at 57 years old in Bourg-en-Bresse (cancer).
Albert Giger
Swiss cross-country skier.
Born October 7th, 1946 in Rhäzüns.
Died September 4th, 2021 at 74 years old (cancer). [ref]
Bert Pronk
Dutch cyclist.
Born October 24th, 1950 in Scheveningen.
Died March 15th, 2005 at 54 years old in Alvor (cancer).
José Luis Viejo Gómez
Spanish road bicycle racer (1949–2014).
Born November 2nd, 1949 in Azuqueca de Henares.
Died November 16th, 2014 at 65 years old in Azuqueca de Henares (cancer).
Jan Hugens
Dutch cyclist (1939–2011).
Born March 22nd, 1939 in Heerlen.
Died March 12th, 2011 at 71 years old in Amstenrade (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.
Died June 11th, 2001 at 67 years old in Bordeaux (cancer).
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