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816 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Rudi Carrell
Entertainer on dutch and german television (1934–2006).
Born December 19th, 1934 in Alkmaar.
Died July 7th, 2006 at 71 years old in Bremen (lung cancer). [ref]
Wayne McLaren
Stuntman, model, actor, rodeo performer (1940–1992).
Born September 12th, 1940 in Lake Charles.
Died July 22nd, 1992 at 51 years old in Newport Beach (lung cancer).
Pierre Mauroy
86th prime minister of france (1928-2013).
Born July 5th, 1928 in Cartignies. [ref]
Died June 7th, 2013 at 84 years old in Clamart (lung cancer). [ref]
Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz von Gross-Zauche und Camminetz
German world war ii general (1893-1968).
Born July 30th, 1893 in Kamień Śląski.
Died April 26th, 1968 at 74 years old in Trostberg (lung cancer).
Mayra Alejandra
Venezuelan actress (1958-2014).
Born May 7th, 1958 in Caracas.
Died April 17th, 2014 at 55 years old in Caracas (lung cancer).
Ike Quebec
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1918-1963).
Born August 17th, 1918 in Newark. [ref]
Died January 16th, 1963 at 44 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Andrew Hill
American jazz pianist and composer (1931-2007).
Born June 30th, 1931 in Chicago. [ref]
Died April 20th, 2007 at 75 years old in Jersey City (lung cancer). [ref]
Klaus Wennemann
German actor (1940–2000).
Born December 18th, 1940 in Oer-Erkenschwick.
Died January 7th, 2000 at 59 years old in Bad Aibling (lung cancer).
Hristo Jivkov
Bulgarian actor (1975-2023).
Born February 18th, 1975 in Sofia.
Died March 31st, 2023 at 48 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Mohamed Abdelaziz
(1947-2016).
Born August 17th, 1947 in Marrakesh.
Died May 31st, 2016 at 68 years old in Tindouf (lung cancer). [ref]
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