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158 Notable deaths
by esophageal cancer
Philip Larkin
English poet, novelist, jazz critic and librarian.
Born August 9th, 1922 in Coventry. [ref]
Died December 2nd, 1985 at 63 years old in Kingston upon Hull (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Dorothea Lange
American photojournalist (1895-1965).
Born May 25th, 1895 in Hoboken. [ref]
Died October 11th, 1965 at 70 years old in San Francisco (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Jennifer Worth
British nurse, author and musician (1935–2011).
Born September 25th, 1935 in Clacton-on-Sea.
Died May 31st, 2011 at 75 years old in England (esophageal cancer).
Pat Roach
British professional wrestler and actor (1937-2004).
Born May 19th, 1937 in Birmingham.
Died July 17th, 2004 at 67 years old in Bromsgrove (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Whitney Blake
American film and television actress, director; television producer (1926-2002).
Born February 20th, 1926 in Eagle Rock.
Died September 28th, 2002 at 76 years old in Edgartown (esophageal cancer).
Robert H. Goddard
American physicist.
Born October 5th, 1882 in Worcester.
Died August 10th, 1945 at 62 years old in Baltimore (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Aldo Ray
American actor (1926-1991).
Born September 25th, 1926 in Northampton County.
Died March 27th, 1991 at 64 years old in Martinez (esophageal cancer).
Bonar Law
Former prime minister of the united kingdom (1858-1923).
Born September 16th, 1858 in Rexton.
Died October 30th, 1923 at 65 years old in London (esophageal cancer).
Nicol Williamson
British actor (1936–2011).
Born September 14th, 1938 in Hamilton. [ref]
Died December 16th, 2011 at 73 years old in Amsterdam (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Jean Genet
French novelist, playwright, poet and political activist (1910-1986).
Born December 19th, 1910 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris. [ref]
Died April 14th, 1986 at 75 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (esophageal cancer). [ref]
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