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227 Notable deaths
by colorectal cancer
Clayton Keith Yeutter
American politician (1930–2017).
Born December 10th, 1930 in Eustis.
Died March 4th, 2017 at 86 years old in Potomac (colorectal cancer).
Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʻUthaymīn
Saudi arabian islamic scholar (1929-2001).
Born March 8th, 1929 in Unaizah. [ref]
Died January 11th, 2001 at 71 years old in Damad governorate (colorectal cancer).
Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago
Beatified puerto rican (1918-1963).
Born November 22nd, 1918 in Caguas.
Died July 13th, 1963 at 44 years old in Río Piedras (colorectal cancer).
Dana Dawson
American actress, singer (1974-2010).
Born August 7th, 1974 in Jamaica.
Died August 10th, 2010 at 36 years old in New York City (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Mircea Diaconu
Romanian actor and politician, mep (1949–2024).
Born December 24th, 1949 in Vlădești.
Died December 14th, 2024 at 74 years old in Bucharest (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Manolo Escobar
Spanish singer and actor (1931-2013).
Born October 19th, 1931 in Las Norias.
Died October 24th, 2013 at 82 years old in Benidorm (colorectal cancer).
Gussie Moran
American tennis player.
Born September 8th, 1923 in Santa Monica.
Died January 16th, 2013 at 89 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Bille Brown
Australian actor (1952–2013).
Born January 11th, 1952 in Biloela.
Died January 13th, 2013 at 61 years old in Brisbane (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Chen Xitong
Chinese politician (1930-2013).
Born June 10th, 1930 in Anyue County.
Died June 2nd, 2013 at 82 years old in Beijing (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Heimito von Doderer
Austrian writer (1896-1966).
Born September 5th, 1896 in Weidlingau.
Died December 23rd, 1966 at 70 years old in Vienna (colorectal cancer).
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