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883 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Leo Penn
American director (1921–1998).
Born August 27th, 1921 in Lawrence.
Died September 5th, 1998 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Robert Taylor
American actor (1911-1969).
Born August 5th, 1911 in Filley.
Died June 8th, 1969 at 57 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer).
Nikki Giovanni
American poet, writer and activist.
Born June 7th, 1943 in Knoxville.
Died December 9th, 2024 at 81 years old in Blacksburg (lung cancer). [ref]
Franchot Tone
American actor (1905-1968).
Born February 27th, 1905 in Niagara Falls.
Died September 18th, 1968 at 63 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Adriana Caselotti
American actress (1916–1997).
Born May 6th, 1916 in Bridgeport. [ref]
Died January 18th, 1997 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Lois Nettleton
Actress (1927-2008).
Born August 16th, 1927 in Oak Park.
Died October 18th, 2008 at 81 years old in Woodland Hills (lung cancer). [ref]
Louis L'Amour
American novelist and short story writer (1908–1988).
Born March 22nd, 1908 in Jamestown. [ref]
Died June 10th, 1988 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Nancy Walker
American actress (1922–1992).
Born May 10th, 1922 in Philadelphia.
Died May 25th, 1992 at 70 years old in Studio City (lung cancer).
Sigrid Valdis
American actress (1935–2007).
Born September 21st, 1935 in Bakersfield.
Died October 14th, 2007 at 72 years old in Anaheim (lung cancer).
Italo Calvino
Italian journalist and writer (1923-1985).
Born October 15th, 1923 in Santiago de las Vegas. [ref]
Died September 19th, 1985 at 61 years old in Siena (lung cancer). [ref]
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