These 17 Beloved Celebs Died of Lung Cancer

Many celebrities have been diagnosed with lung cancer, and the list is unfortunately quite long. Here are 17 notable examples:  
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Yul Brynner: Famous for his role in The King and I, Brynner was a heavy smoker and passed away from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Nat King Cole: The legendary jazz singer succumbed to lung cancer despite quitting smoking years earlier. Opens in a new window en.wikipedia.org
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Chuck Connors: Best known for his role in The Rifleman, Connors was a former baseball player and heavy smoker who died from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Joe DiMaggio: The baseball legend, known for his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, died from lung cancer.   1. DiMaggio’s Death and Will | American Experience | Official Site – PBS

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Walt Disney: The visionary animator and founder of Disney was a heavy smoker and passed away from lung cancer.   1. Walt Disney – Wikipedia

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Duke Ellington: The jazz composer and pianist died from lung cancer after years of smoking.   1. Duke Ellington biography | American Masters | PBS

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Betty Grable: The iconic pin-up girl and actress succumbed to lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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George Harrison: The former Beatle and talented musician passed away from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Moe Howard: One of the Three Stooges, Howard died from lung cancer.   1. Moe Howard – Wikipedia

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Peter Jennings: The renowned news anchor and journalist died from lung cancer.   1. Peter Jennings | PBS News

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Andy Kaufman: The controversial comedian and performance artist passed away from lung cancer.   1. Andy Kaufman – Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Dean Martin: The charismatic singer and actor died from lung cancer.   1. 9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rat Pack Star Dean Martin – Remind Magazine

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Steve McQueen: The iconic actor, known for his roles in Bullitt and The Great Escape, died from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Jesse Owens: The legendary Olympic athlete and civil rights activist passed away from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Vincent Price: The acclaimed horror actor died from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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Donna Summer: The disco queen and singer succumbed to lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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John Wayne: The iconic Western star, known as “The Duke,” died from lung cancer.   1. 17 Celebrities With Lung Cancer – WebMD

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This is just a small sample of the many celebrities who have been affected by lung cancer. Their stories serve as a reminder of the devastating impact of this disease and the importance of quitting smoking and taking steps to protect your lung health.