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300 Notable deaths
by leukemia
Bob Einstein
American comedian, actor (1942–2019).
Born November 20th, 1942 in Los Angeles.
Died January 2nd, 2019 at 76 years old in Indian Wells (leukemia). [ref]
Klaus Barbie
German ss officer, head of the gestapo in lyon and convicted war criminal (1913–1991).
Born October 25th, 1913 in Bad Godesberg.
Died September 25th, 1991 at 77 years old in Pierre-Bénite (leukemia).
B. F. Skinner
American behaviorist.
Born March 20th, 1904 in Susquehanna Depot. [ref]
Died August 18th, 1990 at 86 years old in Cambridge (leukemia). [ref]
Graham Greene
English writer, playwright and literary critic (1904-1991).
Born October 2nd, 1904 in Berkhamsted. [ref]
Died April 3rd, 1991 at 86 years old in Vevey (leukemia). [ref]
Scott Wilson
American film and television actor (1942-2018).
Born March 29th, 1942 in Atlanta.
Died October 6th, 2018 at 76 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia).
Majel Barrett
American actress and producer (1932-2008).
Born February 23rd, 1932 in Cleveland.
Died December 18th, 2008 at 76 years old in Bel Air (leukemia). [ref]
Michael I of Romania
Last king of romania (r. 1927–1930, 1940–1947).
Born October 25th, 1921 in Foișor Castle. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2017 at 96 years old in Aubonne (leukemia). [ref]
Robert Altman
American filmmaker (1925–2006).
Born February 20th, 1925 in Kansas City.
Died November 20th, 2006 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia). [ref]
Ernie Davis
American football player (1939–1963).
Born December 14th, 1939 in New Salem-Buffington.
Died May 18th, 1963 at 23 years old in Cleveland (leukemia).
Frantz Fanon
French west indian psychiatrist and philosopher (1925–1961).
Born July 20th, 1925 in Fort-de-France. [ref]
Died December 6th, 1961 at 36 years old in Bethesda (leukemia). [ref]
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