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756 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
Robert Ryan
American actor (1909-1973).
Born November 11th, 1909 in Chicago. [ref]
Died July 11th, 1973 at 63 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
John Updike
American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic.
Born March 18th, 1932 in Reading. [ref]
Died January 27th, 2009 at 76 years old in Danvers (lung cancer). [ref]
Bernardo Bertolucci
Italian film director and screenwriter (1941–2018).
Born March 16th, 1941 in Parma. [ref]
Died November 26th, 2018 at 77 years old in Rome (lung cancer). [ref]
Edward Albert
American television and film actor (1951-2006).
Born February 20th, 1951 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 2006 at 55 years old in Malibu (lung cancer). [ref]
Harley Race
American professional wrestler, promoter and trainer.
Born April 11th, 1943 in Quitman.
Died August 1st, 2019 at 76 years old in St. Charles (lung cancer). [ref]
Edward R. Murrow
American broadcast journalist and war correspondent (1908-1965).
Born April 25th, 1908 in Greensboro. [ref]
Died April 27th, 1965 at 57 years old in Pawling (lung cancer).
Porter Wagoner
American recording artist; country singer, songwriter (1927-2007).
Born August 12th, 1927 in West Plains. [ref]
Died October 28th, 2007 at 80 years old in Nashville (lung cancer). [ref]
Boris Pasternak
Russian writer (1890-1960).
Born February 10th, 1890 in Moscow. [ref]
Died May 30th, 1960 at 70 years old in Peredelkino (lung cancer). [ref]
Zeppo Marx
American film star; member of the marx brothers.
Born February 25th, 1901 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died November 30th, 1979 at 78 years old in Palm Springs (lung cancer). [ref]
Audrey Meadows
American actress and banker.
Born February 8th, 1922 in New York City.
Died February 3rd, 1996 at 73 years old in Beverly Hills (lung cancer).
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