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1,776 Notable deaths
by cancer
Ross Elliott
American actor (1917-1999).
Born June 18th, 1917 in The Bronx.
Died August 12th, 1999 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Bernard Nathanson
American physician, pro-choice activist and writer (1926-2011).
Born July 31st, 1926 in New York City.
Died February 21st, 2011 at 84 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Guy Bourdin
French photographer.
Born December 2nd, 1928 in 6th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died March 29th, 1991 at 62 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (cancer). [ref]
Charles Rigoulot
French weightlifter.
Born November 3rd, 1903 in Le Vésinet.
Died August 22nd, 1962 at 58 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris (cancer).
Albert Hague
Jewish composer and songwriter (1920-2001).
Born October 13th, 1920 in Berlin. [ref]
Died November 12th, 2001 at 81 years old in Marina del Rey (cancer). [ref]
Michel Serrault
French actor (1928-2007).
Born January 24th, 1928 in Brunoy. [ref]
Died July 29th, 2007 at 79 years old in Honfleur (cancer). [ref]
Marshall Warren Nirenberg
American biochemist and geneticist (1927-2010).
Born April 10th, 1927 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died January 15th, 2010 at 82 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Christopher Chataway
British runner and politician (1931-2014).
Born January 31st, 1931 in Chelsea.
Died January 19th, 2014 at 82 years old in Westminster (cancer).
Richard L. Hanna
American politician (1951-2020).
Born January 25th, 1951 in Utica.
Died March 15th, 2020 at 69 years old in Oneida County (cancer). [ref]
Veda Ann Borg
Actress (1915-1973).
Born January 11th, 1915 in Boston.
Died August 16th, 1973 at 58 years old in Hollywood (cancer).
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