The Godfather
1972
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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.
Jun 13, 2022 · 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.
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.
Jun 10, 2009 · Although Cazale's career was cut short when he died from bone cancer at just 42, his brief stay in Hollywood generated one of the more interesting bodies of work in modern film. Let's take a...
Apr 10, 2024 · The robber is still wearing it when he scolds a hostage for smoking. “If I die of cancer, it’ll be half your fault,” she teases.
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.
