Deaths by...
2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Jacques Parizeau
Canadian politician (1930-2015).
Born August 9th, 1930 in Montreal.
Died June 1st, 2015 at 84 years old in Montreal (cancer). [ref]
Albert Hague
American songwriter (1920–2001).
Born October 13th, 1920 in Berlin.
Died November 12th, 2001 at 81 years old in Marina del Rey (cancer).
Ramón Grau
President of cuba (1887-1969).
Born September 13th, 1887 in La Palma.
Died July 28th, 1969 at 81 years old in Havana (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 in Manhattan (cancer). [ref]
Homayoun Ershadi
Iranian actor (1947–2025).
Born March 26th, 1947 in Isfahan.
Died November 11th, 2025 at 78 years old (cancer). [ref]
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