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756 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Mas Oyama
Korean karate master.
Born July 27th, 1923 in Gunsan, Gimje.
Died April 26th, 1994 at 70 years old in Tokyo (lung cancer).
Oriana Fallaci
Italian journalist and writer (1929-2006).
Born June 29th, 1929 in Florence. [ref]
Died September 15th, 2006 at 77 years old in Florence (lung cancer).
Margaret Chase Smith
Member of the united states senate from maine (1897-1995).
Born December 14th, 1897 in Skowhegan. [ref]
Died May 29th, 1995 at 97 years old in Skowhegan (lung cancer). [ref]
Erik Bruhn
Danish ballet dancer (1928-1986).
Born October 3rd, 1928 in Copenhagen. [ref]
Died April 1st, 1986 at 57 years old in Toronto (lung cancer). [ref]
Barney Martin
American actor (1923–2005).
Born March 3rd, 1923 in Queens.
Died March 21st, 2005 at 82 years old in Studio City (lung cancer).
Carl Betz
American stage, film and television actor (1921-1978).
Born March 9th, 1921 in Pittsburgh.
Died January 18th, 1978 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Joseph Kittinger
American military pilot (1928–2022).
Born July 27th, 1928 in Tampa. [ref]
Died December 9th, 2022 at 94 years old in Florida (lung cancer). [ref]
Sidney Bechet
American jazz musician.
Born May 14th, 1897 in New Orleans. [ref]
Died May 14th, 1959 at 62 years old in Garches (lung cancer). [ref]
Chavo Guerrero Sr.
American professional wrestler (1949-2017).
Born January 7th, 1949 in El Paso.
Died February 11th, 2017 at 68 years old in El Paso (lung cancer). [ref]
John Hoyt
1905–1991; american film, stage, and television actor.
Born October 5th, 1905 in Bronxville. [ref]
Died September 15th, 1991 at 85 years old in Santa Cruz (lung cancer). [ref]
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