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756 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Doug McClure
American actor (1935-1995).
Born May 11th, 1935 in Glendale. [ref]
Died February 5th, 1995 at 59 years old in Sherman Oaks (lung cancer). [ref]
Linda Lavin
American actress and singer (1937–2024).
Born October 15th, 1937 in Portland.
Died December 29th, 2024 at 87 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Betty Grable
American model, actor, singer and dancer (1916-1973).
Born December 18th, 1916 in St. Louis. [ref]
Died July 2nd, 1973 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer). [ref]
Lesley Gore
American recording artist, singer, songwriter (1946-2015).
Born May 2nd, 1946 in Brooklyn.
Died February 16th, 2015 at 68 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
Georg von Trapp
Trapp family's father.
Born April 4th, 1880 in Zadar.
Died May 30th, 1947 at 67 years old in Boston (lung cancer).
Joanna Moore
American actress (1934-1997).
Born November 10th, 1934 in Parrott. [ref]
Died November 22nd, 1997 at 63 years old in Indian Wells (lung cancer). [ref]
Bob Uecker
American baseball player.
Born January 26th, 1934 in Milwaukee.
Died January 16th, 2025 at 90 years old in Menomonee Falls (lung cancer). [ref]
Larry Linville
American actor (1930-2000).
Born September 29th, 1939 in Ojai. [ref]
Died April 10th, 2000 at 60 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Scatman Crothers
American entertainer (1910-1986).
Born May 23rd, 1910 in Indiana.
Died November 23rd, 1986 at 76 years old in Van Nuys (lung cancer).
Pat Nixon
First lady of the united states (1969—1974).
Born March 16th, 1912 in Ely.
Died June 22nd, 1993 at 81 years old in Park Ridge (lung cancer).
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