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798 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Laurent Fignon
French professional road bicycle racer.
Born August 12th, 1960 in 18th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 31st, 2010 at 50 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer). [ref]
Bob Rafelson
American film director (1933–2022).
Born February 21st, 1933 in New York City.
Died July 23rd, 2022 at 89 years old in Aspen (lung cancer). [ref]
Ali Hassan Mwinyi
Tanzanian statesman (1925–2024).
Died February 29th, 2024 at 98 years old in Dar es Salaam (lung cancer). [ref]
Władysław Gomułka
Polish politician (1905-1982).
Born February 6th, 1905 in Krosno. [ref]
Died September 1st, 1982 at 77 years old in Warsaw (lung cancer). [ref]
Jacques Prévert
French poet and screenwriter (1900-1977).
Born February 4th, 1900 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Died April 11th, 1977 at 77 years old in Teloché (lung cancer).
Juan Rulfo
Mexican writer (1917-1986).
Born May 16th, 1918 in Sayula Municipality. [ref]
Died January 7th, 1986 at 67 years old in Mexico City (lung cancer). [ref]
Pacita Abad
Painter (1946-2004).
Born October 5th, 1946.
Died December 7th, 2004 at 58 years old in Batan Island (lung cancer).
Max Azria
French-tunisian fashion designer.
Born January 1st, 1949 in Sfax.
Died May 6th, 2019 at 70 years old in Houston (lung cancer). [ref]
Luke Askew
American actor (1932-2012).
Born March 26th, 1932 in Macon.
Died March 29th, 2012 at 80 years old in Portland (lung cancer). [ref]
Denis Goldberg
South african activist (1933-2020).
Born April 11th, 1933 in Cape Town.
Died April 29th, 2020 at 87 years old in Cape Town (lung cancer). [ref]
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