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1,776 Notable deaths
by cancer
John Shrapnel
English actor (1942-2020).
Born April 27th, 1942 in Birmingham.
Died February 14th, 2020 at 77 years old in London Borough of Islington (cancer). [ref]
Alistair Darling
British labour party politician (1953–2023).
Born November 28th, 1953 in London.
Died November 30th, 2023 at 70 years old in Western General Hospital (cancer). [ref]
Dolph Schayes
American basketball player and coach.
Born May 19th, 1928 in The Bronx.
Died December 10th, 2015 at 87 years old in Syracuse (cancer). [ref]
Arthur Rackham
English book illustrator.
Born September 19th, 1867 in Lewisham. [ref]
Died September 6th, 1939 at 71 years old in Limpsfield (cancer). [ref]
Edward Hardwicke
English actor (1932-2011).
Born August 7th, 1932 in London. [ref]
Died May 16th, 2011 at 78 years old in Chichester (cancer). [ref]
Marc Garneau
Canadian astronaut and politician (1949–2025).
Born February 23rd, 1949 in Quebec City.
Died June 4th, 2025 at 76 years old in Montreal (cancer). [ref]
Robert Brown
British actor (1921-2003).
Born July 23rd, 1921 in Swanage.
Died November 11th, 2003 at 82 years old in Swanage (cancer).
Anthony James
American actor (1942–2020).
Born July 22nd, 1942 in Myrtle Beach.
Died May 26th, 2020 at 77 years old in Cambridge (cancer). [ref]
Jacqueline Saburido
Venezuelan burn victim.
Born December 20th, 1978 in Caracas.
Died April 20th, 2019 at 40 years old in Guatemala City (cancer).
Rudy Vallée
American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer (1901-1986).
Born July 28th, 1901 in Island Pond. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 1986 at 84 years old in North Hollywood (cancer). [ref]
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