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798 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
James Brokenshire
British conservative party politician, mp and minister (1968–2021).
Born January 8th, 1968 in Southend-on-Sea.
Died October 7th, 2021 at 53 years old in Dartford (lung cancer). [ref]
Harold Bride
British wireless operator on the titanic (1890–1956).
Born January 11th, 1890 in London.
Died April 29th, 1956 at 66 years old in Glasgow (lung cancer).
Claire Lee Chennault
Us military aviator, fl. world war ii.
Born September 6th, 1893 in Commerce.
Died July 27th, 1958 at 64 years old in New Orleans (lung cancer).
Jean Vander Pyl
American voice actress (1919–1999).
Born October 11th, 1919 in Philadelphia.
Died April 10th, 1999 at 79 years old in Dana Point (lung cancer).
Albert Collins
American blues musician, recording artist, songwriter (1932–1993).
Born October 1st, 1932 in Leona.
Died November 24th, 1993 at 61 years old in Las Vegas (lung cancer).
Alan Jay Lerner
American lyricist and librettist (1918-1986).
Born August 31st, 1918 in New York City. [ref]
Died June 14th, 1986 at 67 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
George P. Cosmatos
Greek-italian film director (1941-2005).
Born January 4th, 1941 in Florence. [ref]
Died April 19th, 2005 at 64 years old in Victoria (lung cancer). [ref]
James Welch
Native american writer (1940–2003).
Born November 18th, 1940 in Browning.
Died August 4th, 2003 at 62 years old in Missoula (lung cancer).
Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
47th prime minister of romania (1952-1955).
Born November 8th, 1901 in Bârlad.
Died March 19th, 1965 at 63 years old in Bucharest (lung cancer).
Giulietta Masina
Italian actress (1921–1994).
Born February 22nd, 1921 in San Giorgio di Piano. [ref]
Died March 23rd, 1994 at 73 years old in Rome (lung cancer).
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