Famous People Who Died from Head and Neck Cancer

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2019/08/13 - Updated: 2025/05/21
Publication Type: Informative
Category Topic: Famous Disabled People - Academic Publications

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Insights, Updates

Synopsis: This information presents an extensive compilation of notable individuals who succumbed to various forms of head and neck cancers, including throat, esophageal, laryngeal, oral, and thyroid cancers. The list encompasses a diverse array of figures from different backgrounds and professions, providing a broad perspective on the impact of these diseases. For instance, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, died from throat cancer after a year-long struggle. Similarly, renowned film critic Roger Ebert passed away due to complications from thyroid cancer. The inclusion of such prominent individuals underscores the pervasive nature of head and neck cancers, affecting people regardless of their status or achievements.

This compilation serves as a valuable resource for raising awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of these cancers, potentially prompting individuals, including seniors and those with disabilities, to seek early detection and treatment. By highlighting the experiences of well-known figures, the information may also reduce stigma and encourage open discussions about the challenges associated with head and neck cancers - Disabled World (DW).

Introduction

Head and neck cancers are cancers that start in the mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands. Symptoms for head and neck cancer may include a lump or sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, trouble swallowing, or a change in the voice. There may also be unusual bleeding, facial swelling, or trouble breathing.

Main Content

Stages of mouth cancer are indicated using Roman numerals I through IV. A lower stage indicates a smaller cancer confined to one area. A higher stage, such as stage IV, indicates a larger tumor, or that cancer has spread to additional areas of the person's neck, head, or other parts of their body. According to the American Cancer Society, males face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women, and men who are over age 50 face the greatest risk. Oral cancer is treated the same way many cancers are treated - using surgery to remove cancerous growth, and radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy to destroy remaining cancer cells.

Below is a list of notable people who died from head and neck cancers including; throat, esophageal, laryngeal, oral, and thyroid cancers. Jump to: Famous People Who Died From:

• Throat Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Laryngeal Cancer
• Oral Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer

Died from Throat Cancer

Died from Esophageal Cancer

Died from Laryngeal Cancer

Died from Oral Cancer

Deaths from Thyroid Cancer

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Insights, Analysis, and Developments

Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.