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815 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Rudi Gernreich
American fashion designer and gay activist (1922-1985).
Born August 8th, 1922 in Vienna. [ref]
Died April 21st, 1985 at 62 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Ahmad Zaki
Egyptian actor (1949–2005).
Born November 18th, 1949 in Banha.
Died March 27th, 2005 at 55 years old in 6th of October City (lung cancer).
Alain Bashung
French singer (1947–2009).
Born December 1st, 1947 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died March 14th, 2009 at 61 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer). [ref]
Sandra Milo
Italian actress (1933–2024).
Born March 11th, 1933 in Tunis.
Died January 29th, 2024 at 90 years old in Rome (lung cancer). [ref]
Jorge Ubico
President of guatemala (1878-1946).
Born November 10th, 1878 in Guatemala City.
Died June 14th, 1946 at 67 years old in New Orleans (lung cancer).
Kenny Rankin
American singer-songwriter (1940-2009).
Born February 10th, 1940 in Manhattan.
Died June 7th, 2009 at 69 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Davey Graham
British guitarist (1940–2008).
Born November 26th, 1940 in Hinckley.
Died December 15th, 2008 at 68 years old in London, Greater London (lung cancer). [ref]
Haji
Canadian actress (1946–2013).
Born January 24th, 1946 in Quebec City.
Died August 10th, 2013 at 67 years old in Oxnard, Malibu (lung cancer).
Paul Carr
American actor (1934–2006).
Born February 1st, 1934 in New Orleans.
Died February 17th, 2006 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Eiji Yoshikawa
Japanese historical novelist (1892–1962).
Born August 11th, 1892 in Yokohama. [ref]
Died September 7th, 1962 at 70 years old in Tokyo (lung cancer). [ref]
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Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon