George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was
an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved
international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

In November 2001, Harrison began radiotherapy at Staten
Island University Hospital in New York City for non–small
cell lung cancer that had spread to his brain. He died in
Beverly Hills, California with his second wife Olivia and
their son Dhani by his side. He was 58 years old.          

 
Bill Walton with the Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1979)

William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024)

PORTLAND, Ore. — Former Portland Trail Blazers legend Bill         
Walton lost his battle with cancer.

Walton rose to fame as part of the team that brought Portland its
only NBA Championship in 1977.

(FOX NEWS) – The Allman Brothers Band guitarist and founding
member Dickey Betts died Thursday from cancer and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease.

A statement said…"The legendary performer, songwriter,
bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey,
FL., surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life,
and his loss will be felt world-wide."

Dickey Betts, center, and the Allman Brothers Band perform
in 1981.

Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024)

In May 2023, Simpson reported that he had been diagnosed
with cancer and expressed confidence that he would beat it.

In February 2024, it was reported that he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. He died of the disease on
April 10, 2024, at the age of 76.

(FOX NEWS) – Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman
Harald Hasselbach has died after a six-month bout with
cancer.  

The two-time Super Bowl champion’s family announced
his death Thursday, saying he was "free of pain."

According to the family, Hasselbach had been diagnosed
with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma.