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11 Notable deaths
 by glioblastoma

John McCain

American politician (1936–2018).

Born August 29th, 1936 in Coco Solo.

Died August 25th, 2018 at 81 years old in Cornville (glioblastoma). [ref]

Neil Peart

Canadian-american drummer (1952–2020).

Born September 12th, 1952 in Hamilton.

Died January 7th, 2020 at 67 years old in Santa Monica (glioblastoma). [ref]

Jason Collins

American basketball player (1978-2026).

Born December 2nd, 1978 in Los Angeles.

Died May 12th, 2026 at 47 years old in Los Angeles (glioblastoma). [ref]

Louis Vuitton

French fashion designer and businessman (1821–1892).

Born August 4th, 1821 in Lavans-sur-Valouse.

Died February 27th, 1892 at 70 years old in Asnières-sur-Seine (glioblastoma).

Sophie Kinsella

British writer (1969–2025).

Born December 12th, 1969 in Roehampton.

Died December 10th, 2025 at 55 years old in Dorset (glioblastoma). [ref]

Cecile Richards

American feminist and abortion rights activist (1957-2025).

Born July 15th, 1957 in Waco.

Died January 20th, 2025 at 67 years old in New York City (glioblastoma). [ref]

Paul Westphal

American basketball player, coach, and commentator (1950–2021).

Born November 30th, 1950 in Torrance.

Died January 2nd, 2021 at 70 years old in Scottsdale (glioblastoma). [ref]

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk

Russian actress (1971–2024).

Born April 3rd, 1971 in Astrakhan.

Died May 29th, 2024 at 53 years old in Moscow (glioblastoma). [ref]

Kaija Saariaho

Finnish composer (1952–2023).

Born October 14th, 1952 in Helsinki.

Died June 2nd, 2023 at 70 years old in 8th arrondissement of Paris (glioblastoma). [ref]

Jeanna Friske

Russian actor and singer (1974-2015).

Born July 8th, 1974 in Moscow.

Died June 15th, 2015 at 40 years old in Balashikha (glioblastoma).

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