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2,141 Notable deaths
by cancer
Philippe de Broca
French film director (1933–2004).
Born March 15th, 1933 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
Died November 26th, 2004 at 71 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (cancer). [ref]
George Chandler
American film and television actor (1898-1985).
Born June 30th, 1898 in Waukegan.
Died June 10th, 1985 at 86 years old in Panorama City (cancer).
Zoot Sims
American jazz saxophonist.
Born October 29th, 1925 in Inglewood.
Died March 23rd, 1985 at 59 years old in New York City (cancer).
Paul Motian
American jazz drummer, percussionist, and composer (1931-2011).
Born March 25th, 1931 in Philadelphia.
Died November 22nd, 2011 at 80 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Cheryl Gillan
British politician (1952–2021).
Born April 21st, 1952 in Cardiff.
Died April 4th, 2021 at 68 years old in Epsom (cancer). [ref]
George Clayton Johnson
American writer (1929-2015).
Born July 10th, 1929 in Cheyenne.
Died December 25th, 2015 at 86 years old in North Hills (cancer).
Martin Feldstein
American economist (1939–2019).
Born November 25th, 1939 in New York City.
Died June 11th, 2019 at 79 years old in Boston (cancer). [ref]
Vera Ralston
Czech-born figure skater and actor.
Born July 12th, 1923 in Prague.
Died February 9th, 2003 at 79 years old in Santa Barbara (cancer).
Nikos Sampson
Cypriot politician (1935-2001).
Born December 16th, 1935 in Famagusta. [ref]
Died May 9th, 2001 at 65 years old in Nicosia (cancer). [ref]
Emlyn Williams
Welsh writer, dramatist and actor (1905-1987).
Born November 26th, 1905 in Mostyn.
Died September 25th, 1987 at 81 years old in London (cancer).
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