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158 Notable deaths
by esophageal cancer
Damon Runyon
American writer (1880–1946).
Born October 4th, 1880 in Manhattan.
Died December 10th, 1946 at 66 years old in New York City (esophageal cancer).
Kevin Hagen
American actor (1928-2005).
Born April 3rd, 1928 in Chicago.
Died July 9th, 2005 at 77 years old in Grants Pass (esophageal cancer).
Glen A. Larson
American television producer and writer (1937–2014).
Born January 3rd, 1937 in Long Beach. [ref]
Died November 14th, 2014 at 77 years old in Santa Monica (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Lightnin' Hopkins
American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (1912-1982).
Born March 15th, 1912 in Centerville.
Died January 30th, 1982 at 69 years old in Houston (esophageal cancer).
Andy Goram
Scottish footballer (1964–2022).
Born April 13th, 1964 in Bury.
Died July 2nd, 2022 at 58 years old (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Nelson DeMille
American writer (1943–2024).
Born August 23rd, 1943 in Jamaica. [ref]
Died September 17th, 2024 at 81 years old in Mineola (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Andrew Duggan
Actor (1923–1988).
Born December 28th, 1923 in Franklin.
Died May 15th, 1988 at 64 years old in Westwood (esophageal cancer).
Jesse Winchester
American-canadian singer-songwriter, producer.
Born May 17th, 1944 in Bossier City. [ref]
Died April 11th, 2014 at 69 years old in Charlottesville (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Moyna Macgill
Irish actress (1895-1975).
Born December 10th, 1895 in Belfast.
Died November 25th, 1975 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (esophageal cancer).
Tom Lantos
U.s. representative from california (1981–2008).
Born February 1st, 1928 in Budapest.
Died February 11th, 2008 at 80 years old in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (esophageal cancer). [ref]
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