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2,145 Notable deaths
by cancer
Vladimir Gundartsev
Russian biathlete (1944–2014).
Born December 13th, 1944 in Satka.
Died November 25th, 2014 at 69 years old in Moscow (cancer).
Narf
Galician composer and singer.
Born April 24th, 1968 in Silleda.
Died November 15th, 2016 at 48 years old in Santiago de Compostela (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
Swedish 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 15th, 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]
Adelaida Avagyan
Hygienist (1924–2000).
Born April 6th, 1924 in Yerevan.
Died May 12th, 2000 at 76 years old in Williamsburg (cancer).
Rina Zaripova
Tatar translator, journalist and teacher, distinguished for her cultural contributions.
Born March 12th, 1941 in Meñnär.
Died January 10th, 2008 at 66 years old in Kazan (cancer). [ref]
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