Deaths by...
198 Notable deaths
by colorectal cancer
Willy Brandt
German politician (spd), chancellor of west germany (1969–1974) and nobel peace prize laureate.
Born December 18th, 1913 in Sankt Lorenz, Lübeck.
Died October 8th, 1992 at 78 years old in Unkel (colorectal cancer).
Howard Keel
American actor and singer (1919-2004).
Born April 13th, 1919 in Gillespie. [ref]
Died November 7th, 2004 at 85 years old in Palm Desert (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Jay North
American actor (1951–2025).
Born August 3rd, 1951 in Hollywood.
Died April 6th, 2025 at 73 years old in Lake Butler (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Chet Atkins
American guitarist and record producer.
Born June 20th, 1924 in Luttrell. [ref]
Died June 30th, 2001 at 77 years old in Nashville (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Matteo Messina Denaro
Italian mob boss.
Born April 26th, 1962 in Castelvetrano.
Died September 25th, 2023 at 61 years old in San Salvatore Hospital (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Edward Elgar
English composer (1857-1934).
Born June 2nd, 1857 in Lower Broadheath. [ref]
Died February 23rd, 1934 at 76 years old in Worcester (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Richard Mulligan
American actor (1932-2000).
Born November 13th, 1932 in The Bronx.
Died September 26th, 2000 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer).
Sam Simon
American director, producer, writer, boxing manager and philanthropist (1955-2015).
Born June 6th, 1955 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died March 8th, 2015 at 59 years old in Pacific Palisades (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Tip O'Neill
American politician (1912–1994).
Born December 9th, 1912 in Cambridge.
Died January 5th, 1994 at 81 years old in Boston (colorectal cancer).
Jerry Goldsmith
American composer and conductor, most known for his works in film and television scoring (1924-2004).
Born February 10th, 1929 in Los Angeles.
Died July 21st, 2004 at 75 years old in Beverly Hills (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Deaths 31 to 40 of 198
Want more? View other causes of notable deaths.
The idea is to die young as late as possible. Ashley Montagu