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1,882 Notable deaths
by cancer
Ferenc Molnár
Hungarian-born dramatist and novelist (1878-1952).
Born January 12th, 1878 in Budapest.
Died April 2nd, 1952 at 74 years old in New York City (cancer).
Caroline John
English actress (1940–2012).
Born October 11th, 1940 in York.
Died June 5th, 2012 at 71 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Anita Shreve
American writer (1946–2018).
Born October 7th, 1946 in Dedham.
Died March 29th, 2018 at 71 years old in Newfields (cancer). [ref]
Stanley Myers
British film composer (1930-1993).
Born October 6th, 1930 in Birmingham.
Died November 9th, 1993 at 63 years old in London (cancer).
Miki Roqué
Spanish footballer (1988-2012).
Died June 24th, 2012 at 23 years old in Barcelona (cancer).
Dennis Davis
American drummer, session musician, songwriter.
Born August 28th, 1951 in Manhattan.
Died April 6th, 2016 at 64 years old (cancer). [ref]
Homayoun Ershadi
Iranian actor (1947–2025).
Born March 26th, 1947 in Isfahan.
Died November 11th, 2025 at 78 years old (cancer). [ref]
Katina Paxinou
Greek actress (1900-1973).
Born December 17th, 1900 in Piraeus.
Died February 22nd, 1973 at 72 years old in Athens (cancer). [ref]
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).
Barney Ross
United states marine (1909–1967).
Born December 23rd, 1909 in New York City.
Died January 17th, 1967 at 57 years old in Chicago (cancer).
Deaths 671 to 680 of 1882
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