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2,141 Notable deaths
by cancer
Ralph Owen Brewster
American politician (1888–1961).
Born February 22nd, 1888 in Dexter.
Died December 25th, 1961 at 73 years old in Brookline (cancer).
Torin Thatcher
British actor (1905–1981).
Born January 15th, 1905 in Mumbai.
Died March 4th, 1981 at 76 years old in Thousand Oaks (cancer).
Helen Walker
American actress (1920-1968).
Born July 17th, 1920 in Worcester.
Died March 10th, 1968 at 47 years old in North Hollywood (cancer).
Judy Canova
American comedian, actress, singer, and radio personality (1913-1983).
Born November 20th, 1913 in Starke.
Died August 5th, 1983 at 69 years old in Hollywood (cancer).
Miles Dempsey
British army officer (1896-1969).
Born December 15th, 1896 in New Brighton, Wallasey.
Died June 5th, 1969 at 72 years old in Berkshire (cancer).
Gerrie Coetzee
South african boxer (1955–2023).
Born April 8th, 1955 in Boksburg.
Died January 12th, 2023 at 67 years old in Cape Town (cancer). [ref]
Billie Jo Spears
Us country singer (1937–2011).
Born January 14th, 1938 in Beaumont.
Died December 14th, 2011 at 73 years old in Vidor (cancer). [ref]
Hoot Gibson
American actor (1892–1962).
Born August 6th, 1892 in Tekamah.
Died August 23rd, 1962 at 70 years old in Woodland Hills (cancer).
Allan Lane
Actor (1909-1973).
Born September 22nd, 1909 in Mishawaka.
Died October 27th, 1973 at 64 years old in Woodland Hills (cancer).
Bethel Leslie
American actress (1929-1999).
Born August 3rd, 1929 in New York City.
Died November 28th, 1999 at 70 years old in New York City (cancer).
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