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18 Famous Gay Stars of Old Hollywood-Causes of Deaths

18 Famous Gay Stars of Old Hollywood-Causes of Deaths
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Hollywood's Golden Age sparkled with talent, but behind the glamour, many stars lived hidden lives due to the social taboos of their time. These 18 iconic figures were not only pioneers in film but also part of the LGBTQ+ community, often forced to conceal their identities. Here, we remember these stars not just for their immense contributions to cinema, but also by honoring their lives and acknowledging their causes of death.


SN Name Disease Death (A.D)
1 Rock Hudson AIDS October 2, 1985
2 Tab Hunter Cardiac arrest July 8, 2011
3 Anthony Perkins AIDS September 12, 1992
4 Vincent  Price Cancer October 2, 1993
5 Randolph Scott Died in his Sleep March 2, 1987
6 Salt Mineo Killed February 12, 1976
7 Dirk Bogarde A cardiovascular accident during operation May 8, 1999
8 Cary Grant Cerebral Hemorrhage November 29, 1986
9 Cesar Romero Bronchitis and pneumonia January 1, 1994
10 Ramon Novarro Brutally Murdered October 30, 1968
11 Spencer Tracy Heart and Lung Disease June 19, 1967
12 Montgomery Clift Health Complication July 23, 1966
13 Farley Granger Natural Causes March 27, 2011
14 Clark Gable Heart Attack November 16, 1960
15 Tyrone Power Heart Attack November 15, 1958
16 Raymond Burr Kidney Cancer September 12, 1993
17 James Dean Car Accident September 30, 1955
18 Marlon Brando Pulmonary Fibrosis July 1, 2004


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