Deaths by...
158 Notable deaths
by esophageal cancer
Bill McKinney
American actor (1931–2011).
Born September 12th, 1931 in Chattanooga.
Died December 1st, 2011 at 80 years old in Greater Los Angeles (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Brenda Marshall
American actress (1915-1992).
Born September 29th, 1915 in Negros.
Died July 30th, 1992 at 76 years old in Palm Springs (esophageal cancer).
Marguerite Duras
French writer and film director (1914-1996).
Born April 4th, 1914 in Gia Định. [ref]
Died March 3rd, 1996 at 81 years old in 6th arrondissement of Paris (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Harmon Killebrew
Professional baseball player (1936-2011).
Born June 29th, 1936 in Payette.
Died May 17th, 2011 at 74 years old in Scottsdale (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Martha Vickers
American television and film actress (1925-1971).
Born May 28th, 1925 in Ann Arbor. [ref]
Died November 2nd, 1971 at 46 years old in Hollywood (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Ella Raines
American actress (1920-1988).
Born August 6th, 1920 in Fall City. [ref]
Died May 30th, 1988 at 67 years old in Sherman Oaks (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Gerry Connolly
American politician (1950–2025).
Born March 30th, 1950 in Boston.
Died May 21st, 2025 at 75 years old in Mantua (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Brian Donlevy
American actor (1901–1972).
Born February 9th, 1901 in Cleveland.
Died April 6th, 1972 at 71 years old in Woodland Hills (esophageal cancer).
Billy Strayhorn
American musician, composer, lyricist and arranger (1915–1967).
Born November 29th, 1915 in Dayton.
Died May 31st, 1967 at 51 years old in New York City (esophageal cancer).
Don Larsen
American professional baseball player, pitcher.
Born August 7th, 1929 in Michigan City.
Died January 1st, 2020 at 90 years old in Hayden (esophageal cancer). [ref]
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