Actors/Actresses Who Died of Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

USATVFAN · 02-15-2009, 05:54 PM

List Actors and Actresses who Died of Cancer

Roxie Roker-12/2/95/ Died of Breast Cancer at Age 66 Famous for The Jeffersons.

Madeline Kahn-12/3/99/ Died of Ovarian Cancer at Age 57 Famous for Cosby

catlover79 · 02-15-2009, 06:20 PM

Elizabeth Montgomery of colon cancer (5/18/95) - died the same week as my grandma, actually.

Her Bewitched co-stars Alice Pearce (ovarian cancer), Agnes Moorehead (uterine cancer), Dick Sargent (prostate cancer) and Alice Ghostley (colon cancer) also fell victim to the disease.

Waterston_Fan · 02-15-2009, 06:28 PM

Jerry Orbach in 2004, Prostate Cancer.

Waterston_Fan · 02-15-2009, 06:29 PM

Robert Reed in 1992-- Cancer/AIDS

MrCleveland · 02-15-2009, 06:45 PM

Shari Lewis, Uterine Cancer, 1998.

MickeyMac · 02-15-2009, 06:56 PM

Michael Landon-pancreatic cancer 1991

Joel Crothers-cancer related AIDS 1985

catlover79 · 02-15-2009, 07:21 PM

I forgot to mention another actor from Bewitched - George Tobias (Abner Kravitz) died of bladder cancer in 1980.

Mrdata · 02-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Jim Varney Lung Cancer in 2000

He was a wonderfully talented actor RIP Jim

Charles

catlover79 · 02-15-2009, 07:41 PM

^ I loved Jim Varney!! From his roles as Ernest to the Slinky Dog in the Toy Story movies, he was indeed a very funny and talented man.

TripperFan · 02-15-2009, 07:44 PM

Why such a morbid thread? Just seems everyday someone is reminding us of people who died or are dying of cancer.

Couldn't we just take a break for a bit of this kind of topic? I know I could "ignore" threads on the subject, but you can't ignore the titles when reviewing boards.

tv star collector · 02-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Between the years 1915-1992 alone, at least 636 deaths of celebrites are
attributed to various forms of cancer (Source: Final Curtain, by
Everett G. Jarvis (1993)).

Some notables include:

George M. Cohan (1942; intestinal cancer), Edgar Kennedy (1948; throat
cancer), Babe Ruth (1948; cancerous tumor), Humphrey Bogart (1957; cancer of the esophagus), Oscar Hammerstein (1960; stomach cancer), Leo Carrillo (1961), Gary Cooper (1961), Marion Jordan (1961), Charles Laughton (1962; stomach cancer), Thomas Mitchell (1962), Jack Carson (1963), Zazu Pitts (1963), Dick Powell (1963), Clyde Beatty (1965; cancer of the esophagus), Nat King Cole (1965; lung cancer), Helen Kane (1966), Buster
Keaton (1966; lung cancer), Alice Pearce (1966), Ed Wynn (1966), Bea
Benadaret (1968), Robert Taylor (1969; lung cancer), Edward Everett
Horton (1970), Charlie Ruggles (1970; lung cancer), Harold Lloyd (1971),
Brian Donlevy (1971; throat cancer), Joi Lansing (1972), Marie Wilson (1972),
Samuel Goldwyn (1973), Edward G. Robinson (1973), Glenn Strange (1973),
Bud Abbott (1974), Jack Benny (1974; pancreatic cancer), Billy DeWolfe
(1973), Chet Huntley (1974; lung cancer), Agnes Moorehead (1974), Ed
Sullivan (1974; cancer of the esophagus), Moe Howard (1975; lung cancer),
Ozzie Nelson (1975), Carl Betz (1978; lung cancer), Jim Hutton (1979; liver
cancer), Zeppo Marx (1979), Jack Soo (1979; cancer of the esophagus),
Vivian Vance (1979), John Wayne (1979; lung and stomach cancer),
Duncan Renaldo (1980; lung cancer), Jack Albertson (1981), Richard Boone
(1981), Vera-Ellen (1981), Ingrid Bergman (1982), Mickey Shaughnessy
(1985), Scatman Crothers (1986; lung cancer), Forrest Tucker (1986;
throat cancer), Keenan Wynn (1986), Ray Bolger (1987), Jackie Gleason
(1987; cancer of the liver & colon), Lloyd Haynes (1987; lung cancer),
Jack Lescoulie (1987; colon cancer), Alejandro Rey (1987), Hayden Rorke
(1987), Dan Rowan (1987; lymphatic cancer), Andrew Duggan (1988),
John Sylvester White (1988; pancreatic cancer), Mary Treen (1989),
Sammy Davis Jr. (1990; throat cancer), Alan Hale Jr. (1990), Mary Martin
(1990), Susan Oliver (1990), Nancy Kulp (1991; cancer of the jaw), Michael Landon (1991; cancer of liver & pancreas), , Natalie Schafer (1991), Bert
Parks (1992; lung cancer), Fred Gwynne (1993; pancreatic cancer), Bill Bixby (1993; prostate cancer), Elizabeth Montgomery (1995; uterine cancer), Shari Lewis (1998; uterine cancer), George Harrison (1998; lung cancer), and many others.

janet42 · 02-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Smiley Burnette (Charlie from Petticoat Junction) died of leukemia in 1967.
Ted Knight died of prostate cancer in 1986.
Audra Lindley died of leukemia in 1997.

browneyes106 · 02-15-2009, 10:38 PM

Michelle Thomas who appeared on Family Matters and Young and The Restless died from cancer at age 29 in 1998.

Waterston_Fan · 02-15-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by browneyes106

Michelle Thomas who appeared on Family Matters and Young and The Restless died from cancer at age 29 in 1998.

Was she the one who played Myra on the show?

dawsongirl · 02-15-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Was she the one who played Myra on the show?

Yes.

02-15-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
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02-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Between the years 1915-1992 alone, at least 636 deaths of celebrites are attributed to various forms of cancer (Source: Final Curtain, by Everett G. Jarvis (1993)). Some notables include: George M. Cohan (1942; intestinal cancer), Edgar Kennedy (1948; throat cancer), Babe Ruth (1948; cancerous tumor), Humphrey Bogart (1957; cancer of the esophagus), Oscar Hammerstein (1960; stomach cancer), Leo Carrillo (1961), Gary Cooper (1961), Marion Jordan (1961), Charles Laughton (1962; stomach cancer), Thomas Mitchell (1962), Jack Carson (1963), Zazu Pitts (1963), Dick Powell (1963), Clyde Beatty (1965; cancer of the esophagus), Nat King Cole (1965; lung cancer), Helen Kane (1966), Buster Keaton (1966; lung cancer), Alice Pearce (1966), Ed Wynn (1966), Bea Benadaret (1968), Robert Taylor (1969; lung cancer), Edward Everett Horton (1970), Charlie Ruggles (1970; lung cancer), Harold Lloyd (1971), Brian Donlevy (1971; throat cancer), Joi Lansing (1972), Marie Wilson (1972), Samuel Goldwyn (1973), Edward G. Robinson (1973), Glenn Strange (1973), Bud Abbott (1974), Jack Benny (1974; pancreatic cancer), Billy DeWolfe (1973), Chet Huntley (1974; lung cancer), Agnes Moorehead (1974), Ed Sullivan (1974; cancer of the esophagus), Moe Howard (1975; lung cancer), Ozzie Nelson (1975), Carl Betz (1978; lung cancer), Jim Hutton (1979; liver cancer), Zeppo Marx (1979), Jack Soo (1979; cancer of the esophagus), Vivian Vance (1979), John Wayne (1979; lung and stomach cancer), Duncan Renaldo (1980; lung cancer), Jack Albertson (1981), Richard Boone (1981), Vera-Ellen (1981), Ingrid Bergman (1982), Mickey Shaughnessy (1985), Scatman Crothers (1986; lung cancer), Forrest Tucker (1986; throat cancer), Keenan Wynn (1986), Ray Bolger (1987), Jackie Gleason (1987; cancer of the liver & colon), Lloyd Haynes (1987; lung cancer), Jack Lescoulie (1987; colon cancer), Alejandro Rey (1987), Hayden Rorke (1987), Dan Rowan (1987; lymphatic cancer), Andrew Duggan (1988), John Sylvester White (1988; pancreatic cancer), Mary Treen (1989), Sammy Davis Jr. (1990; throat cancer), Alan Hale Jr. (1990), Mary Martin (1990), Susan Oliver (1990), Nancy Kulp (1991; cancer of the jaw), Michael Landon (1991; cancer of liver & pancreas), , Natalie Schafer (1991), Bert Parks (1992; lung cancer), Fred Gwynne (1993; pancreatic cancer), Bill Bixby (1993; prostate cancer), Elizabeth Montgomery (1995; uterine cancer), Shari Lewis (1998; uterine cancer), George Harrison (1998; lung cancer), and many others.
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02-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Jerry Orbach in 2004, Prostate Cancer.

02-15-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Robert Reed in 1992-- Cancer/AIDS

02-15-2009, 06:56 PM	#6
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Michael Landon-pancreatic cancer 1991 Joel Crothers-cancer related AIDS 1985

02-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I forgot to mention another actor from Bewitched - George Tobias (Abner Kravitz) died of bladder cancer in 1980.

02-15-2009, 07:34 PM	#8
Mrdata Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2008 Posts: 103	Jim Varney Lung Cancer in 2000 He was a wonderfully talented actor RIP Jim Charles

02-15-2009, 07:41 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ I loved Jim Varney!! From his roles as Ernest to the Slinky Dog in the Toy Story movies, he was indeed a very funny and talented man.

02-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#12
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	Smiley Burnette (Charlie from Petticoat Junction) died of leukemia in 1967. Ted Knight died of prostate cancer in 1986. Audra Lindley died of leukemia in 1997.

02-15-2009, 10:38 PM	#13
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Michelle Thomas who appeared on Family Matters and Young and The Restless died from cancer at age 29 in 1998.