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798 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Raymond Queneau
French novelist and poet (1903–1976).
Born February 21st, 1903 in Le Havre.
Died October 25th, 1976 at 73 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer).
Maidie Norman
Actress, drama teacher (1912-1998).
Born October 16th, 1912 in Carroll County.
Died May 2nd, 1998 at 85 years old in San Jose (lung cancer).
Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu
Japanese prince; third son of emperor taishō and empress teimei (1905–1987).
Born January 3rd, 1905 in Akasaka Estate.
Died February 3rd, 1987 at 82 years old in Shibuya (lung cancer).
Hound Dog Taylor
American chicago blues guitarist and singer.
Born April 12th, 1915 in Natchez.
Died December 17th, 1975 at 60 years old in Chicago (lung cancer). [ref]
Roy Geiger
United states marine corps general (1885-1947).
Born January 25th, 1885 in Middleburg.
Died January 23rd, 1947 at 61 years old in Bethesda (lung cancer).
Geoff Nicholls
British guitarist and keyboardist (1944–2017).
Born February 29th, 1944 in Birmingham.
Died January 28th, 2017 at 72 years old (lung cancer).
Tom Walkinshaw
Racecar driver (1946-2010).
Born August 14th, 1946 in Penicuik.
Died December 12th, 2010 at 64 years old in Midlothian (lung cancer). [ref]
Rudi Gernreich
American fashion designer and gay activist (1922-1985).
Born August 8th, 1922 in Vienna. [ref]
Died April 21st, 1985 at 62 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Ahmad Zaki
Egyptian actor (1949–2005).
Born November 18th, 1949 in Banha.
Died March 27th, 2005 at 55 years old in 6th of October City (lung cancer).
Alain Bashung
French singer (1947–2009).
Born December 1st, 1947 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died March 14th, 2009 at 61 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer). [ref]
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