The Godfather
1972
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Death. Cazale was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1977 which was likely related to his history of chain smoking. Despite trying a number of treatments and protocols, he rapidly declined as the cancer metastasized to his bones. On March 13, 1978, Cazale died at the age of 42.
Jun 13, 2022 · Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images. John Cazale died on March 12, 1978. His death reportedly left Streep so distraught that she was seen lying on top of his chest as she cried aloud for him to wake up (via People ). Streep was then faced with the task of picking up the pieces of her life and moving on.
Sep 5, 2022 · John Cazale died in the early morning of March 13, 1978, at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, nine months before The Deer Hunter was released. He was only 42 years old.
Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Biography. John Cazale. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. August 12, 1935 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Died. March 13, 1978 · New York City, New York, USA (lung cancer) Birth name. John Holland Cazale. Height. 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m) Mini Bio.
Mar 15, 2022 · His first major act in the film is one of failure: dropping his gun when his father is shot in the street, then wailing over his body when he’s perceived as being dead. “I empathized a little bit...
Oct 25, 2023 · After his first and only Broadway appearance in the preview of Agamemnon, John Cazale fell ill and was forced to withdraw from his leading role in the production. Soon after, the 41-year-old actor was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, likely brought on by years of heavy smoking.
Mar 19, 2019 · John Cazale was five-for-five when he died: five big screen appearances, all of them classic performances in classic '70s films. " The Godfather ," " The Conversation ," " The Godfather, Part II ," " Dog Day Afternoon ," and finally, " The Deer Hunter ." And then he died at 40 of of lung cancer in New York City in March, 1978, eight months ...
