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The creator of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney is one of the famous victims of Lung Cancer. He holds the world record for most Oscar nominations (48).
People Died of Cancer – Statistics
In United States alone, during the period 2000-2008, 5 million (5,081,710) people fell victim to cancer.
It is really a sad thing to hear. Every day, new methods are introduced in the field of cancer treatment. We can hope for a future in which cancer is completely curable.
About 170,000 people die every year due to tobacco consumption. Cancer due to Smoking and alcohol can be prevented completely.
Some other causes that account to cancer deaths are genetic irregularities, exposure to certain chemicals and radiation. Physical inactivity and nutrition also contribute to cancer deaths.
People Died of Cancer – Famous Personalities
George Harrison of The Beatles died of throat cancer. His cancer prompted his emotional meeting with Paul McCartney, in which they sorted out their decades of ill feelings.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former first lady to John F Kennedy died of Lymphoma.
Mrs. Richard Nixon, wife of America’s 36th President, died of lung cancer.
Linda McCartney, wife of Paul McCartney of The Beatles, died of cancer.
Hubert H. Humphrey, the 38th Vice President of the United States died of bladder cancer.
Peter Jennings, Senior editor of ABC's "World News Tonight”, died of lung cancer.
Sammy Davis Jr., the singer, died of throat cancer.
Yul Brenner, the actor, died of lung cancer.
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