Deaths by...
815 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Denis Goldberg
South african activist (1933-2020).
Born April 11th, 1933 in Cape Town.
Died April 29th, 2020 at 87 years old in Cape Town (lung cancer). [ref]
Vince Taylor
English rock and roll singer.
Born July 14th, 1939 in Isleworth. [ref]
Died August 28th, 1991 at 52 years old in Lutry (lung cancer).
David Marshall
Singaporean politician (1908-1995).
Born March 12th, 1908 in Singapore.
Died December 12th, 1995 at 87 years old in Singapore (lung cancer).
Alan Rubin
Jazz trumpeter, blues brothers member (1943–2011).
Born February 11th, 1943 in Brooklyn.
Died June 8th, 2011 at 68 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
George Grizzard
American actor (1928–2007).
Born April 1st, 1928 in Roanoke Rapids.
Died October 2nd, 2007 at 79 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
Rita Lee
Brazilian singer and musician (1947–2023).
Born December 31st, 1947 in São Paulo. [ref]
Died May 8th, 2023 at 75 years old in São Paulo (lung cancer). [ref]
Robert Sobukwe
South african teacher, pan-africanist, and anti-apartheid activist (1924-1978).
Born December 5th, 1924 in Graaff-Reinet. [ref]
Died February 27th, 1978 at 53 years old in Kimberley (lung cancer).
Chet Huntley
American broadcaster (1911–1974).
Born December 10th, 1911 in Cardwell.
Died March 20th, 1974 at 62 years old in Big Sky (lung cancer).
Sada Thompson
American actress (1927-2011).
Born September 27th, 1927 in Des Moines.
Died May 4th, 2011 at 83 years old in Danbury (lung cancer). [ref]
Millard Mitchell
American actor (1903-1953).
Born August 14th, 1903 in Havana.
Died October 13th, 1953 at 50 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer).
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