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756 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Ali Hassan Mwinyi
Tanzanian statesman (1925–2024).
Died February 29th, 2024 at 98 years old in Dar es Salaam (lung cancer). [ref]
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]
Fabrizio De André
Italian singer-songwriter (1940-1999).
Born February 18th, 1940 in Genoa. [ref]
Died January 11th, 1999 at 58 years old in Milan (lung cancer).
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]
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).
Robert Sobukwe
South african teacher, pan-africanist, and anti-apartheid activist (1924-1978).
Born December 5th, 1924 in Graaff-Reinet. [ref]
Died February 27th, 1978 at 53 years old in Kimberley (lung cancer). [ref]
Oliver Dragojević
Croatian pop singer (1947-2018).
Born December 7th, 1947 in Split.
Died July 29th, 2018 at 70 years old in Split (lung cancer). [ref]
George Grizzard
American actor.
Born April 1st, 1928 in Halifax County. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 2007 at 79 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
Alan Rubin
Jazz trumpeter, blues brothers member.
Born February 11th, 1943 in New York City.
Died June 8th, 2011 at 68 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Doc Pomus
American recording artist; blues singer, lyricist, songwriter.
Born June 27th, 1925 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died March 14th, 1991 at 65 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
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