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883 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Duke Ellington
American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974).
Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Sean Lock
British comedian (1963–2021).
Born April 22nd, 1963 in Chertsey.
Died August 16th, 2021 at 58 years old in Muswell Hill (lung cancer). [ref]
Roddy McDowall
British actor (1928–1998).
Born September 17th, 1928 in Herne Hill.
Died October 3rd, 1998 at 70 years old in Studio City (lung cancer).
Patricia Neal
American stage and film actress (1926-2010).
Born January 20th, 1926 in Packard.
Died August 8th, 2010 at 84 years old in Edgartown (lung cancer). [ref]
Jean Simmons
British-american actress (1929–2010).
Born January 31st, 1929 in London.
Died January 22nd, 2010 at 80 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer). [ref]
Dana Reeve
American actress and singer (1961–2006).
Born March 17th, 1961 in Teaneck.
Died March 6th, 2006 at 44 years old in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (lung cancer). [ref]
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
King of saudi arabia from 2005 to 2015.
Born August 1st, 1924 in Riyadh.
Died January 23rd, 2015 at 90 years old in Riyadh (lung cancer). [ref]
Moe Howard
American comedian and actor (1897–1975).
Born June 19th, 1897 in Bensonhurst.
Died May 4th, 1975 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Jason Robards
American actor (1922–2000).
Born July 26th, 1922 in Chicago.
Died December 26th, 2000 at 78 years old in Bridgeport (lung cancer).
Joe Paterno
American college football coach (1926-2012).
Born December 21st, 1926 in Brooklyn.
Died January 22nd, 2012 at 85 years old in State College (lung cancer).
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