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2,139 Notable deaths
by cancer
Friedrich Engels
German philosopher, sociologist and economist (1820–1895).
Born November 28th, 1820 in Barmen. [ref]
Died August 5th, 1895 at 74 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Victoria Wood
British comedian (1953–2016).
Born May 19th, 1953 in Prestwich.
Died April 20th, 2016 at 62 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Levon Helm
American musician (1940–2012).
Born May 26th, 1940 in Elaine.
Died April 19th, 2012 at 71 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Melissa Mathison
American film and television screenwriter (1950–2015).
Born June 3rd, 1950 in Los Angeles.
Died November 4th, 2015 at 65 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
John Drew Barrymore
American actor (1932–2004).
Born June 4th, 1932 in Los Angeles.
Died November 29th, 2004 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
David Warner
British actor (1941–2022).
Born July 29th, 1941 in Manchester.
Died July 24th, 2022 at 80 years old in Northwood (cancer). [ref]
Morgan Spurlock
American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer (1970-2024).
Born November 7th, 1970 in Parkersburg.
Died May 23rd, 2024 at 53 years old in upstate New York (cancer). [ref]
Dennis Weaver
American actor (1924–2006).
Born June 4th, 1924 in Joplin.
Died February 24th, 2006 at 81 years old in Ridgway (cancer). [ref]
Joel Schumacher
American director, screenwriter, and producer (1939–2020).
Born August 29th, 1939 in New York City.
Died June 22nd, 2020 at 80 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Nutan
Indian actress (1936-1991).
Born June 4th, 1936 in Mumbai.
Died February 21st, 1991 at 54 years old in Mumbai (cancer).
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