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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Karen Spärck Jones
British computer scientist (1935–2007).
Born August 26th, 1935 in Huddersfield.
Died April 4th, 2007 at 71 years old in Willingham (cancer). [ref]
Christopher Fowler
British writer (1953–2023).
Born March 26th, 1953 in Greenwich. [ref]
Died March 3rd, 2023 at 69 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Dino Risi
Italian film director (1916-2008).
Born December 23rd, 1916 in Milan.
Died June 7th, 2008 at 91 years old in Rome (cancer). [ref]
Marina Berti
British italian actress (1924-2002).
Born September 29th, 1924 in London.
Died October 29th, 2002 at 78 years old in Rome (cancer).
Patrick Williams
American composer, arranger, and conductor who works in many genres of music, and in film and television (1938-2018).
Born April 23rd, 1939 in Bonne Terre.
Died July 25th, 2018 at 79 years old in Santa Monica (cancer).
Margot Adler
Author, neopagan, and national public radio reporter (1946–2014).
Born April 16th, 1946 in Little Rock.
Died July 28th, 2014 at 68 years old in New York City (cancer).
Philip J. Klass
Ufo researcher (1919-2005).
Born November 8th, 1919 in Des Moines.
Died August 9th, 2005 at 85 years old in Cocoa (cancer).
Philip G. Epstein
American screenwriter (1909-1952).
Born August 22nd, 1909 in New York City.
Died February 7th, 1952 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
David A. Huffman
American computer scientist (1925–1999).
Born August 9th, 1925 in Alliance.
Died October 7th, 1999 at 74 years old in Santa Cruz (cancer).
Tadd Dameron
American pianist (1917–1965).
Born February 21st, 1917 in Cleveland.
Died March 8th, 1965 at 48 years old in New York City (cancer).
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They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. Banksy