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7 Notable deaths
by thyroid cancer
Roger Ebert
American film critic, author (1942–2013).
Born June 18th, 1942 in Urbana.
Died April 4th, 2013 at 70 years old in Chicago (thyroid cancer). [ref]
William Rehnquist
Chief justice of the united states from 1986 to 2005.
Born October 1st, 1924 in Milwaukee.
Died September 3rd, 2005 at 80 years old in Arlington County (thyroid cancer). [ref]
Jean Vanier
Canadian humanitarian, catholic philosopher, and theologian.
Born September 10th, 1928 in Plainpalais. [ref]
Died May 7th, 2019 at 90 years old in maison médicale Jeanne Garnier (thyroid cancer). [ref]
John Horgan
Canadian politician.
Born August 7th, 1959 in Victoria.
Died November 12th, 2024 at 65 years old in Victoria (thyroid cancer). [ref]
Antonia Bird
Film director.
Born May 27th, 1951 in Princess Beatrice Hospital.
Died October 25th, 2013 at 62 years old in Aldringham (thyroid cancer). [ref]
Cartola
Brazilian singer, composer and poet.
Born October 11th, 1908 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died November 30th, 1980 at 72 years old in Rio de Janeiro (thyroid cancer).
Morten Grunwald
Danish actor (1934-2018).
Born December 9th, 1934 in Odense.
Died November 14th, 2018 at 83 years old in Hellerup (thyroid cancer). [ref]
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