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171 Notable deaths
by 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]
Deborah Walley
American actress (1941-2001).
Born August 12th, 1941 in Bridgeport.
Died May 10th, 2001 at 59 years old in Sedona (esophageal cancer).
Angus Ogilvy
British businessman (1928-2004).
Born September 14th, 1928 in London.
Died December 26th, 2004 at 76 years old in London (esophageal cancer). [ref]
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams
American professional and amateur wrestler, football player and author (1960-2009).
Born May 14th, 1960 in Lakewood.
Died December 29th, 2009 at 49 years old in Denver (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Ronnie Drew
Irish musician (1934-2008).
Born September 16th, 1934 in Dún Laoghaire.
Died August 16th, 2008 at 73 years old in Dublin (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Jeremy Slate
American actor (1926-2006).
Born February 17th, 1926 in Atlantic City.
Died November 19th, 2006 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Unshō Ishizuka
Japanese voice actor, narrator, director (1951-2018).
Born May 16th, 1951 in Katsuyama.
Died August 13th, 2018 at 67 years old in Tokyo (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Barbara McNair
American singer and theater, television and film actress (1934–2007).
Born March 4th, 1934 in Chicago, Racine.
Died February 4th, 2007 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Hugh Trevor-Roper
British historian (1914-2003).
Born January 15th, 1914 in Glanton.
Died January 26th, 2003 at 89 years old in Oxford (esophageal cancer).
Lynja
American online celebrity chef (1956–2024).
Born July 31st, 1956 in New York City.
Died January 1st, 2024 at 67 years old in Riverview Medical Center (esophageal cancer). [ref]
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