Famous People With Oral Cancer
Remember: anyone who has a mouth is at risk for oral cancer – not just ‘regular’ people like you and me. Let’s take a look at some famous people who have or had oral cancer.
Test your knowledge (or just guess). From each of the categories, choose the person who has or had oral cancer.
- 1.
What famous baseball player had oral cancer?
- A.
Tyrus Raymond (Ty Cobb)
- B.
Lawrence Peter (Yogi Berra)
- C.
George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth)
- D.
Lou Gehrig
- E.
Henry Louis (Hank) Aaron
Correct Answer
C. George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth)Explanation
Babe Ruth, whose real name was George Herman Ruth, is the famous baseball player who had oral cancer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What famous Beatle had oral cancer? (Oh! I guess they're all famous!)
- A.
John Lennon
- B.
Paul McCartney
- C.
George Harrison
- D.
Ringo Starr
Correct Answer
C. George HarrisonExplanation
George Harrison is the correct answer because he was indeed a famous member of the Beatles. He was diagnosed with oral cancer in 1997 and underwent treatment for it. Harrison's battle with cancer was widely publicized, making him a well-known figure in the context of oral cancer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What famous psychologist had oral cancer?
- A.
Carl Jung
- B.
Abraham Maslow
- C.
Sigmund Freud
- D.
Alfred Kinsey
- E.
Ivan Pavlov
Correct Answer
C. Sigmund FreudExplanation
Sigmund Freud, the famous psychologist, had oral cancer. Freud was a pioneer in the field of psychoanalysis and made significant contributions to the understanding of the human mind. However, towards the end of his life, he was diagnosed with oral cancer, which ultimately led to his death in 1939. This illness had a significant impact on his personal and professional life, as it affected his ability to speak and communicate effectively. Despite his illness, Freud continued to work and write until his final days.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What famous rocker had oral cancer?
- A.
Alice Cooper
- B.
Freddie Mercury
- C.
Rod Stewart
- D.
Debbie Harry (Blondie)
- E.
Mick Jagger
Correct Answer
C. Rod StewartExplanation
Rod Stewart is the correct answer because he is a famous rocker who battled oral cancer. This information is well-known and documented in various sources.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What famous crooner was a victim of oral cancer?
- A.
Perry Como
- B.
Frank Sinatra
- C.
Sammy Davis Jr.
- D.
Dean Martin
- E.
Nat King Cole
Correct Answer
C. Sammy Davis Jr.Explanation
Sammy Davis Jr. was a famous crooner who was indeed a victim of oral cancer. He was a talented singer, dancer, and actor known for his smooth voice and charismatic performances. Unfortunately, he battled with oral cancer, which ultimately led to his death in 1990. Davis Jr. was a member of the Rat Pack and had a successful career in show business, making his diagnosis a significant loss to the entertainment industry.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What famous author had oral cancer?
- A.
J.K. Rowling
- B.
J.R.R. Tolkein
- C.
Dr. Seuss
- D.
Dr. Spock
Correct Answer
C. Dr. SeussExplanation
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, was a famous author known for his children's books such as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." He was diagnosed with oral cancer in 1986 and underwent treatment, including surgery and radiation therapy. Despite his illness, Dr. Seuss continued to write and publish books until his death in 1991. His battle with cancer was not widely publicized during his lifetime, but it is now known that he had oral cancer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What famous soap opera star had oral cancer?
- A.
Deidre Hall (Marlena Brady on Days of Our Lives)
- B.
Genie Francis (Laura Spencer on General Hospital)
- C.
Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns)
- D.
Erica Slezak (Viki Buchanan on One Life to Live)
- E.
Susan Lucci (Erica Kane on All My Children)
Correct Answer
C. Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns)Explanation
Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns) is the correct answer because she had oral cancer. This information is not given in the question, but it is implied that one of the soap opera stars mentioned had oral cancer, and Colleen Zenk Pinter is the only one among the options who had this condition.Rate this question:
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