Deaths by...
184 Notable deaths
by colorectal cancer
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Japanese musician (1952–2023).
Born January 17th, 1952 in Nakano-ku.
Died March 28th, 2023 at 71 years old in Tokyo (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Richard Mulligan
American actor (1932-2000).
Born November 13th, 1932 in The Bronx. [ref]
Died September 26th, 2000 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (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]
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]
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).
Simon MacCorkindale
British actor (1952–2010).
Born February 12th, 1952 in Ely. [ref]
Died October 14th, 2010 at 58 years old in London (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Betty Hutton
American actress and singer.
Born February 26th, 1921 in Battle Creek. [ref]
Died March 12th, 2007 at 86 years old in Palm Springs (colorectal cancer). [ref]
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]
Yma Sumac
Peruvian-american singer (1922-2008).
Born September 13th, 1922 in Peru. [ref]
Died November 1st, 2008 at 86 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Meshach Taylor
American actor (1947-2014).
Born April 11th, 1947 in Boston.
Died June 28th, 2014 at 67 years old in Altadena (colorectal cancer).
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