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419 Notable deaths
 by pancreatic cancer

Machiko Soga

Japanese actress and voice actress (1938-2006).

Born March 18th, 1938 in Hachiōji-shi.

Died May 7th, 2006 at 68 years old in Kunitachi (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Richard Rorty

American philosopher (1931–2007).

Born October 4th, 1931 in New York City.

Died April 8th, 2008 at 76 years old in Palo Alto (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Mickey Spillane

American crime novelist (1918–2006).

Born March 9th, 1918 in New York City, Brooklyn.

Died July 17th, 2006 at 88 years old in Murrells Inlet (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Johnny Clegg

British and south african musician, anthropologist and anti-apartheid icon.

Born June 7th, 1953 in Bacup.

Died July 16th, 2019 at 66 years old in Johannesburg (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Joe the Plumber

American conservative activist and commentator (1973–2023).

Born December 3rd, 1973 in Toledo.

Died August 27th, 2023 at 49 years old in Campbellsport (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Hal Ashby

American film director and film editor (1929-1988).

Born September 2nd, 1929 in Ogden.

Died December 27th, 1988 at 59 years old in Malibu (pancreatic cancer).

Ron O'Neal

American actor (1937-2004).

Born September 1st, 1937 in Utica. [ref]

Died January 14th, 2004 at 66 years old in Los Angeles (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Billy Paul

American singer-songwriter (1934-2016).

Born December 1st, 1934 in Philadelphia.

Died April 24th, 2016 at 81 years old in Blackwood (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Saul Kripke

American philosopher and logician (1940–2022).

Born November 13th, 1940 in Bay Shore. [ref]

Died September 15th, 2022 at 81 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Anna Magnani

Italian actress (1908-1973).

Born March 7th, 1908 in Rome.

Died September 26th, 1973 at 65 years old in Rome (pancreatic cancer).

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