Deaths by...
778 Notable deaths
by 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).
Oliver Dragojević
Croatian pop musician (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]
Giles Gilbert Scott
English architect (1880–1960).
Born November 9th, 1880 in Hampstead.
Died February 8th, 1960 at 79 years old in London (lung cancer).
Camarón de la Isla
Spanish flamenco singer (1950–1992).
Born December 5th, 1950 in San Fernando.
Died July 2nd, 1992 at 41 years old in Barcelona (lung cancer). [ref]
Millard Mitchell
American actor (1903-1953).
Born August 14th, 1903 in Havana.
Died October 13th, 1953 at 50 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer).
Deborah Watling
English actress (1948-2017).
Born January 2nd, 1948 in Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.
Died July 21st, 2017 at 69 years old in Frinton-on-Sea (lung cancer). [ref]
Bob Rafelson
American film director.
Born February 21st, 1933 in New York City.
Died July 23rd, 2022 at 89 years old in Aspen (lung cancer). [ref]
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