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115 Notable deaths
by pulmonary emphysema
Walter Brennan
American actor (1894-1974).
Born July 25th, 1894 in Lynn. [ref]
Died September 21st, 1974 at 80 years old in Oxnard (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
John Eleuthère du Pont
American heir to the du pont family fortune, ornithologist, conchologist, murderer (1938–2010).
Born November 22nd, 1938 in Philadelphia.
Died December 9th, 2010 at 72 years old in State Correctional Institution – Laurel Highlands (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Don Imus
American radio personality, television show host, recording artist, and author.
Born July 23rd, 1940 in Riverside.
Died December 27th, 2019 at 79 years old in College Station (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Don Williams
American country singer (1939-2017).
Born May 27th, 1939 in Floydada.
Died September 8th, 2017 at 78 years old in Mobile (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Richard Briers
English actor (1934–2013).
Born January 14th, 1934 in Surrey.
Died February 17th, 2013 at 79 years old in London (pulmonary emphysema).
William Hickey
American actor (1927–1997).
Born September 19th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died June 29th, 1997 at 68 years old in New York City (pulmonary emphysema).
John Agar
American actor (1921-2002).
Born January 31st, 1921 in Chicago.
Died April 7th, 2002 at 81 years old in Burbank (pulmonary emphysema).
Bill W.
Founder of alcoholics anonymous (1895–1971).
Born November 26th, 1895 in East Dorset.
Died January 24th, 1971 at 75 years old in Miami (pulmonary emphysema).
James Franciscus
American actor (1934-1991).
Born January 31st, 1934 in Clayton.
Died July 8th, 1991 at 57 years old in North Hollywood (pulmonary emphysema).
John Russell
American actor (1921–1991).
Born January 3rd, 1921 in Los Angeles.
Died January 19th, 1991 at 70 years old in Los Angeles (pulmonary emphysema).
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