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2,139 Notable deaths
by cancer
Lucinda Riley
Irish writer (1965–2021).
Born February 16th, 1968 in Lisburn. [ref]
Died June 11th, 2021 at 53 years old (cancer). [ref]
Miyoshi Umeki
Japanese-american actress and singer (1929–2007).
Died August 28th, 2007 at 78 years old in Licking (cancer). [ref]
Eddie Mabo
Indigenous australian activist (1936–1992).
Born June 29th, 1936 in Murray Island.
Died January 21st, 1992 at 55 years old in Brisbane (cancer).
Ilse Braun
Sister of eva braun (1909-1979).
Born June 18th, 1909 in Munich.
Died June 28th, 1979 at 70 years old in Munich (cancer).
Audrey Wells
American screenwriter, director and producer (1960–2018).
Born April 29th, 1960 in San Francisco.
Died October 4th, 2018 at 58 years old in Santa Monica (cancer). [ref]
Amos Oz
Israeli writer, novelist, journalist and intellectual (1939–2018).
Born May 4th, 1939 in Jerusalem.
Died December 28th, 2018 at 79 years old in Petah Tikva (cancer).
Raymond T. Odierno
Us army general (1954–2021).
Born September 8th, 1954 in Rockaway Township. [ref]
Died October 8th, 2021 at 67 years old (cancer). [ref]
Edward Hardwicke
English actor (1932–2011).
Born August 7th, 1932 in London.
Died May 16th, 2011 at 78 years old in Chichester (cancer). [ref]
Richie Benaud
Cricketer (1930–2015).
Born October 6th, 1930 in City of Penrith.
Died April 10th, 2015 at 84 years old in Sydney (cancer).
Edward Seaga
5th prime minister of jamaica (1930–2019).
Born May 28th, 1930 in Boston.
Died May 28th, 2019 at 89 years old in Miami (cancer). [ref]
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