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2,140 Notable deaths
by cancer
Dieter Moebius
Swiss musician (1944-2015).
Born January 16th, 1944 in St. Gallen.
Died July 20th, 2015 at 71 years old in Germany (cancer).
Helen Mack
American actress (1913-1986).
Born November 12th, 1913 in Rock Island.
Died August 13th, 1986 at 72 years old in Beverly Hills (cancer).
Ken Fletcher
Australian tennis player (1940–2006).
Born June 14th, 1940 in Brisbane.
Died February 11th, 2006 at 65 years old in Brisbane (cancer).
André Glucksmann
French philosopher (1937–2015).
Born June 19th, 1937 in Boulogne-Billancourt. [ref]
Died November 10th, 2015 at 78 years old in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris (cancer). [ref]
Kathleen Lonsdale
Irish crystallographer (1903-1971).
Born January 28th, 1903 in Newbridge.
Died April 1st, 1971 at 68 years old in London (cancer).
Rosa Ponselle
American operatic soprano (1897–1981).
Born January 22nd, 1897 in Meriden.
Died May 25th, 1981 at 84 years old in Baltimore (cancer).
Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Altenburg
Russian grand-duchess (1865-1927).
Born January 25th, 1865 in Meiningen.
Died March 24th, 1927 at 62 years old in Leipzig (cancer).
Cal Hubbard
American football player and coach, baseball umpire (1900–1977).
Born October 31st, 1900 in Missouri.
Died October 17th, 1977 at 76 years old in Florida (cancer).
Buddy Lester
American comedian and actor (1917–2002).
Born January 16th, 1917 in Chicago.
Died October 4th, 2002 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
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