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242 Notable deaths
by prostate cancer
John B. Keane
Irish playwright, novelist and essayist (1928–2002).
Born July 21st, 1928 in Listowel.
Died May 30th, 2002 at 73 years old in Listowel (prostate cancer).
Chief Bender
American baseball player and coach (1884–1954).
Born May 5th, 1884 in Brainerd.
Died May 22nd, 1954 at 70 years old in Philadelphia (prostate cancer).
Sherwin B. Nuland
American surgeon (1930–2014).
Born December 8th, 1930 in New York City.
Died March 3rd, 2014 at 83 years old in Hamden (prostate cancer).
William Friese-Greene
British photographer and inventor (1855–1921).
Born September 5th, 1855 in Bristol.
Died May 5th, 1921 at 65 years old in London (prostate cancer).
Val Guest
British film director (1911–2006).
Born December 11th, 1911 in London.
Died May 10th, 2006 at 94 years old in Palm Springs (prostate cancer). [ref]
Spark Matsunaga
American politician (1916–1990).
Born October 8th, 1916 in Kauai County.
Died April 15th, 1990 at 73 years old in Toronto (prostate cancer).
Peter McNamara
Australian tennis player (1955-2019).
Born July 5th, 1955 in Melbourne.
Died July 20th, 2019 at 64 years old in Sonthofen (prostate cancer). [ref]
Gary North
American historian and author (1942–2022).
Born February 11th, 1942 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died February 24th, 2022 at 80 years old in Dallas (prostate cancer). [ref]
José Limón
Mexican dancer and choreographer (1908–1972).
Born January 12th, 1908 in Culiacán.
Died December 2nd, 1972 at 64 years old in Flemington (prostate cancer).
Sam Francis
American painter (1923-1994).
Born June 25th, 1923 in San Mateo.
Died November 4th, 1994 at 71 years old in Santa Monica (prostate cancer).
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