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2,141 Notable deaths
 by cancer

Joseph Kobzon

Soviet and russian singer (1937–2018).

Born September 11th, 1937 in Chasiv Yar.

Died August 30th, 2018 at 80 years old in Moscow (cancer). [ref]

Daevid Allen

Australian musician (1938–2015).

Born January 13th, 1938 in Melbourne.

Died March 13th, 2015 at 77 years old in Byron Bay (cancer). [ref]

King Donovan

Actor and director (1918-1987).

Born January 25th, 1918 in Manhattan.

Died June 30th, 1987 at 69 years old in Branford (cancer).

Willie Best

American actor (1916-1962).

Born May 27th, 1916 in Sunflower.

Died February 27th, 1962 at 45 years old in Woodland Hills (cancer).

Jackie Blanchflower

Northern irish footballer (1933-1998).

Born March 7th, 1933 in Belfast.

Died September 2nd, 1998 at 65 years old in Manchester (cancer).

Cicely Saunders

English writer, doctor, founder of the hospice care movement, palliative care activist.

Born June 22nd, 1918 in Hertfordshire, Barnet. [ref]

Died July 14th, 2005 at 87 years old in London (cancer). [ref]

Terry Callier

American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter (1945-2012).

Born May 24th, 1945 in Chicago.

Died October 28th, 2012 at 67 years old in Chicago (cancer).

Paul A. Partain

American actor (1946-2005).

Born May 3rd, 1946 in Austin.

Died January 28th, 2005 at 58 years old in Austin (cancer).

Tino Insana

American actor (1948-2017).

Born February 15th, 1948 in Chicago.

Died May 31st, 2017 at 69 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).

Paul de Man

Belgian literary theorist (1919–1983).

Born December 6th, 1919 in Antwerp.

Died December 21st, 1983 at 64 years old in New Haven (cancer).

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