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227 Notable deaths
 by colorectal cancer

Jacques Lacan

French psychoanalyst and writer (1901–1981).

Born April 13th, 1901 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

Died September 9th, 1981 at 80 years old in 6th arrondissement of Paris (colorectal cancer).

Willy Brandt

German politician (spd), chancellor of west germany (1969–1974) and nobel peace prize laureate.

Born December 18th, 1913 in Lübeck, Sankt Lorenz.

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.

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 (1924–2001).

Born June 20th, 1924 in Luttrell.

Died June 30th, 2001 at 77 years old in Nashville (colorectal cancer).

Matteo Messina Denaro

Italian mob boss (1962–2023).

Born April 26th, 1962 in Castelvetrano.

Died September 25th, 2023 at 61 years old in San Salvatore Hospital (colorectal cancer). [ref]

Wilhelm Röntgen

German physicist (1845–1923).

Born March 27th, 1845 in Lennep. [ref]

Died February 10th, 1923 at 77 years old in Munich (colorectal cancer). [ref]

Edward Elgar

English composer (1857-1934).

Born June 2nd, 1857 in Lower Broadheath.

Died February 23rd, 1934 at 76 years old in Worcester (colorectal cancer).

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 television producer (1955–2015).

Born June 6th, 1955 in Los Angeles.

Died March 8th, 2015 at 59 years old in Pacific Palisades (colorectal cancer).

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