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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Camille Doncieux
French artists' model (1847–1879).
Born January 15th, 1847 in Lyon.
Died September 5th, 1879 at 32 years old in Vétheuil (cancer).
Wilton Felder
American musician (1940–2015).
Born August 31st, 1940 in Houston.
Died September 27th, 2015 at 75 years old in Whittier (cancer). [ref]
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).
Barney Phillips
American actor (1913-1982).
Born October 20th, 1913 in St. Louis.
Died August 17th, 1982 at 68 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Joe Cronin
American baseball player and manager (1906–1984).
Born October 12th, 1906 in San Francisco.
Died September 7th, 1984 at 77 years old in Osterville (cancer).
Lilyan Tashman
American actress (1896–1934).
Born October 23rd, 1896 in Brooklyn.
Died March 21st, 1934 at 37 years old in New York City (cancer).
József Mindszenty
Prince primate, archbishop of esztergom, cardinal, and leader of the catholic church in hungary.
Born March 29th, 1892 in Csehimindszent. [ref]
Died May 6th, 1975 at 83 years old in Vienna (cancer). [ref]
Vic Elford
British racecar driver.
Born June 10th, 1935 in London.
Died March 13th, 2022 at 86 years old in Plantation (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).
Bukka White
American singer-songwriter.
Born November 12th, 1909 in Houston.
Died February 26th, 1977 at 67 years old in Memphis (cancer).
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