Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. There is a wide spectrum of diseases that falls within this type of cancer. Among the notable people who have died from this cancer are Ed Bradley, Arthur Lee, and Bruno Kirby.
Fast Facts :
- Rapper Nelly's sister died after a 4-year battle with Leukemia.
- Many politicians through history have died of this disease.
- 49er's coach, Bill Walsh, died from Leukemia after a 3-year battle.
Top Resources on Famous People Who Died of Leukemia
- Fox News: Rapper Nelly's Sister Dies of Leukemia (Mar. 24, 2005)
- The Cancer Blog: NFL Coach Bill Walsh Dies Of Leukemia | City Slickers Actor Bruno Kirby Dies Of Leukemia
- TMZ: Ed Bradley Dies of Leukemia (Nov. 9, 2006)
- CNN: Ed Bradley Of '60 Minutes' Dies Of Leukemia (Nov. 10, 2006)
- Political Graveyard: Politicians Who Died of Leukemia
- MSNBC: Wyoming Senator, 74, Dies Of Leukemia (Jun. 4, 2007)
- CBS News: Iditarod Legend Dies Of Leukemia (Aug. 6, 2006)
- Billboard: Love's Arthur Lee Dies Of Leukemia (Aug. 4, 2006)
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