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242 Notable deaths
 by prostate cancer

Scott Adams

American cartoonist and author (1957–2026).

Born June 8th, 1957 in Windham.

Died January 13th, 2026 at 68 years old in Pleasanton (prostate cancer). [ref]

James Herriot

Veterinary surgeon and writer (1916-1995).

Born October 3rd, 1916 in Sunderland.

Died February 23rd, 1995 at 78 years old in Thirsk (prostate cancer).

David Koch

American billionaire heir and businessman (1940–2019).

Born May 3rd, 1940 in Wichita. [ref]

Died August 23rd, 2019 at 79 years old in Southampton (prostate cancer). [ref]

Merv Griffin

American talk show host, singer, and game show producer.

Born July 6th, 1925 in San Mateo. [ref]

Died August 12th, 2007 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer). [ref]

Dan Fogelberg

American singer (1951–2007).

Born August 13th, 1951 in Peoria.

Died December 17th, 2007 at 56 years old in Deer Isle (prostate cancer). [ref]

François Mitterrand

21st president of the french republic from 1981 to 1995 (1916–1996).

Born October 26th, 1916 in Jarnac. [ref]

Died January 8th, 1996 at 79 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (prostate cancer). [ref]

Bobby Riggs

American tennis player (1918–1995).

Born February 25th, 1918 in Los Angeles.

Died October 25th, 1995 at 77 years old in Leucadia (prostate cancer).

James Michael Tyler

American actor (1962-2021).

Born May 28th, 1962 in Winona.

Died October 24th, 2021 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer). [ref]

Dick Sargent

American actor (1930-1994).

Born April 19th, 1930 in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Died July 8th, 1994 at 64 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer).

Linus Pauling

American scientist (1901–1994).

Born February 28th, 1901 in Portland. [ref]

Died August 19th, 1994 at 93 years old in Big Sur (prostate cancer). [ref]

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