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12 Notable deaths
by mesothelioma
Warren Zevon
American rock musician (1947–2003).
Born January 24th, 1947 in Chicago.
Died September 7th, 2003 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (mesothelioma).
F. W. de Klerk
7th state president of south africa from 1989 to 1994.
Born March 18th, 1936 in Johannesburg.
Died November 11th, 2021 at 85 years old in Cape Town (mesothelioma). [ref]
Malcolm McLaren
English artist, performer and fashion designer (1946–2010).
Born January 22nd, 1946 in Stoke Newington.
Died April 8th, 2010 at 64 years old in Bellinzona (mesothelioma). [ref]
Paul Gleason
American actor (1939-2006).
Born May 4th, 1939 in Jersey City.
Died May 27th, 2006 at 67 years old in Burbank (mesothelioma). [ref]
Merlin Olsen
American football player and actor (1940-2010).
Born September 15th, 1940 in Logan.
Died March 11th, 2010 at 69 years old in City of Hope National Medical Center (mesothelioma). [ref]
Ed Lauter
American film and television actor (1938-2013).
Born October 30th, 1938 in Long Beach.
Died October 16th, 2013 at 74 years old in Los Angeles (mesothelioma). [ref]
Elmo Zumwalt
United states navy admiral (1920–2000).
Born November 29th, 1920 in San Francisco. [ref]
Died January 2nd, 2000 at 79 years old in Duke University Hospital (mesothelioma). [ref]
Douglas Trumbull
American film director, special effects designer.
Born April 8th, 1942 in Los Angeles.
Died February 7th, 2022 at 79 years old in Albany (mesothelioma). [ref]
Mickie Most
English record producer, recording artist, songwriter, arranger and singer (1938-2003).
Born June 20th, 1938 in Aldershot.
Died May 30th, 2003 at 64 years old in London Borough of Barnet (mesothelioma).
Hamilton Jordan
Chief of staff to president of the united states jimmy carter (1944-2008).
Born September 21st, 1944 in Charlotte.
Died May 20th, 2008 at 63 years old in Atlanta (mesothelioma). [ref]
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