Famous people who died of Cancer

Cancer strikes indiscriminately, and can even affect some of the most famous people in the world. This is a list of famous people who died of cancer, including photos, birth dates, professions, and other information.

Bob Marley

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley OM was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide.

Age: Died at 36 (1945-1981)

Birthplace: Nine Mile, Jamaica, Jamaica

Profession: Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician, Singer

Credits: In the Name of the Father, La Haine, Shark Tale, I Am Legend

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.

Age: Died at 65 (1929-1994)

Birthplace: Southampton, New York, United States of America

Profession: Editor

Credits: A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

Gilda Radner

Gilda Susan Radner was an American comedian and actress. She was best remembered as an original cast member of the hit NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which she won an Emmy Award in 1978.

Age: Died at 43 (1946-1989)

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Profession: Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor

Credits: Saturday Night Live, Haunted Honeymoon, Animalympics, The Woman in Red

Babe Ruth

George Herman "Babe" Ruth, Jr. was an American baseball outfielder and pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1935. Nicknamed "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat", he began his career as a stellar left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but achieved his greatest fame

Age: Died at 53 (1895-1948)

Birthplace: Pigtown, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Profession: Baseball player, Actor

Credits: Over the Fence, Headin' Home, Speedy, The Pride of the Yankees