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798 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
William Talman
American actor (1915-1968).
Born February 4th, 1915 in Detroit.
Died August 30th, 1968 at 53 years old in Encino (lung cancer).
Bob Guccione
American publisher and photographer (1930–2010).
Born December 17th, 1930 in New York City.
Died October 20th, 2010 at 79 years old in Plano (lung cancer). [ref]
Guy Lafleur
Canadian ice hockey player (1951-2022).
Born September 20th, 1951 in Thurso.
Died April 22nd, 2022 at 70 years old in Kirkland (lung cancer). [ref]
Kathryn Joosten
American actress (1939-2012).
Born December 20th, 1939 in Chicago.
Died June 2nd, 2012 at 72 years old in Westlake Village (lung cancer). [ref]
Gale Gordon
American actor (1906–1995).
Born February 20th, 1906 in New York City.
Died June 30th, 1995 at 89 years old in Escondido (lung cancer).
U Thant
Un secretary-general from 1961 to 1971.
Born January 22nd, 1909 in Pantanaw.
Died November 25th, 1974 at 65 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Glenn Corbett
American actor.
Born August 17th, 1933 in El Monte.
Died August 17th, 1993 at 60 years old in San Antonio (lung cancer).
Jessica Mitford
British writer (1917–1996).
Born September 11th, 1917 in Asthall Manor.
Died July 23rd, 1996 at 78 years old in Oakland (lung cancer). [ref]
Pee Wee Reese
American baseball player and coach.
Born July 23rd, 1918 in Ekron. [ref]
Died August 14th, 1999 at 81 years old in Louisville (lung cancer). [ref]
Irvin Kershner
Film director (1923-2010).
Born April 29th, 1923 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died November 27th, 2010 at 87 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
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