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756 Notable deaths
by lung cancer
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).
Chad Everett
American actor (1937-2012).
Born June 11th, 1937 in South Bend.
Died July 24th, 2012 at 75 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
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