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1,776 Notable deaths
by cancer
John Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch
Scottish politician (1864-1935).
Born March 30th, 1864 in Montagu House, Whitehall.
Died October 19th, 1935 at 71 years old in Bowhill House (cancer).
Douglas Kennedy
American supporting actor (1915-1973).
Born September 14th, 1915 in New York City.
Died August 10th, 1973 at 57 years old in Honolulu (cancer).
Bram Fischer
South african lawyer and anti-apartheid activist (1908-1975).
Born April 23rd, 1908 in Bloemfontein.
Died May 8th, 1975 at 67 years old in Bloemfontein (cancer).
Cormac Murphy-O'Connor
Catholic cardinal (1932-2017).
Born August 24th, 1932 in Reading.
Died September 1st, 2017 at 85 years old in London (cancer).
Chad Brown
American actor and poker player (1961-2014).
Born August 13th, 1961 in Manhattan.
Died July 2nd, 2014 at 52 years old in The Bronx (cancer).
Emlyn Williams
Welsh writer, dramatist and actor (1905-1987).
Born November 26th, 1905 in Mostyn. [ref]
Died September 25th, 1987 at 81 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Paul A. Partain
American actor (1946-2005).
Born November 22nd, 1946 in Austin.
Died January 28th, 2005 at 58 years old in Austin (cancer).
Elder Paisios of Mount Athos
Greek eastern orthodox monk.
Born July 25th, 1924 in Çamlıca.
Died July 12th, 1994 at 69 years old in Thessaloniki (cancer).
Mae Busch
American actress (1891-1946).
Born June 18th, 1891 in Melbourne. [ref]
Died April 20th, 1946 at 54 years old in Hollywood (cancer). [ref]
Rodolfo Acosta
Mexican character actor (1920-1974).
Born July 29th, 1920 in Chihuahua City.
Died November 7th, 1974 at 54 years old in Woodland Hills (cancer).
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