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748 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Jesse Owens
American track and field athlete (1913-1980).
Born September 12th, 1913 in Oakville. [ref]
Died March 31st, 1980 at 66 years old in Tucson (lung cancer). [ref]
Yul Brynner
Russian-born actor (1920–1985).
Born July 11th, 1920 in Vladivostok. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1985 at 65 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
John Cazale
American actor (1935-1978).
Born August 12th, 1935 in Revere.
Died March 13th, 1978 at 42 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Bob Dole
American politician (1923–2021).
Born July 22nd, 1923 in Russell.
Died December 5th, 2021 at 98 years old in Washington, D.C. (lung cancer). [ref]
Joe DiMaggio
American baseball player, member of the national baseball hall of fame (1914-1999).
Born November 25th, 1914 in Martinez.
Died March 8th, 1999 at 84 years old in Hollywood (lung cancer).
Don Knotts
American actor and stand-up comedian.
Born July 21st, 1924 in Morgantown. [ref]
Died February 24th, 2006 at 81 years old in Beverly Hills (lung cancer). [ref]
Johan Cruyff
Dutch footballer and manager (1947–2016).
Born April 25th, 1947 in Amsterdam.
Died March 24th, 2016 at 68 years old in Barcelona (lung cancer). [ref]
Peter Fonda
American actor.
Born February 23rd, 1940 in New York City.
Died August 16th, 2019 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Rosemary Clooney
American singer and actress (1928-2002).
Born May 23rd, 1928 in Maysville. [ref]
Died June 29th, 2002 at 74 years old in Beverly Hills (lung cancer). [ref]
Donna Summer
American singer (1948–2012).
Born December 31st, 1948 in Boston. [ref]
Died May 17th, 2012 at 63 years old in Naples (lung cancer). [ref]
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