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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Luis Posada Carriles
Cuban terrorist and cia agent (1928–2018).
Born February 15th, 1928 in Cienfuegos.
Died May 23rd, 2018 at 90 years old in Miami (cancer). [ref]
Dave Peverett
English musician (1943-2000).
Born April 16th, 1943 in Dulwich.
Died February 7th, 2000 at 56 years old in Orlando (cancer).
Rupert Davies
British actor (1916–1976).
Born May 22nd, 1916 in Liverpool.
Died November 22nd, 1976 at 60 years old in London (cancer).
Galina Dzhugashvili
Russian translator (1938-2007).
Born February 19th, 1938 in Moscow.
Died August 27th, 2007 at 69 years old in Moscow (cancer). [ref]
Marcel Pagnol
Novelist, playwright and filmmaker from france (1895-1974).
Born February 28th, 1895 in Aubagne. [ref]
Died April 18th, 1974 at 79 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (cancer). [ref]
Rodion Malinovsky
Soviet military commander.
Born November 22nd, 1898 in Odesa.
Died March 31st, 1967 at 68 years old in Moscow (cancer).
Francine York
American actress, showgirl (1936–2017).
Born August 26th, 1936 in Aurora.
Died January 6th, 2017 at 80 years old in Van Nuys (cancer). [ref]
Robert Armstrong
American actor (1890-1973).
Born November 20th, 1890 in Saginaw.
Died April 20th, 1973 at 82 years old in Santa Monica (cancer).
Stanley Spencer
English painter (1891-1959).
Born July 30th, 1891 in Cookham. [ref]
Died December 14th, 1959 at 68 years old in Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital (cancer). [ref]
Kathleen Ferrier
English contralto singer (1912–1953).
Born April 22nd, 1912 in Higher Walton.
Died October 8th, 1953 at 41 years old in London (cancer).
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