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Obituary: Dr Weng Xin Zhi, China’s “Grandfather of Tobacco Control” (1919-2012)

The pioneer of tobacco control in China has died at the age of 93. In 1984, Doctor Weng Xin Zhi published the first national adult smoking survey, the landmark study awakening the Chinese government to the enormity of the tobacco problem.
Tobacco Control Journal blogs
added Sep 3, 2012 23:32
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R. Peter Straus, WMCA Radio Pioneer, Dies at 89

After Mr. Straus converted the station to an all-talk format in 1970, WMCA was known for years as a forum for liberal causes. It was the first station . . . to ban cigarette advertising
New York Times
added Aug 9, 2012 03:27
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[UK] Sir Sandy Macara obituary

One of his many students was Sir Liam Donaldson, who became chief medical officer for England and was instrumental in instituting the ban on smoking in public places. Sandy, an ex-smoker, was an early, tireless and outspoken campaigner against the tobacco
The Guardian (uk)
added Aug 7, 2012 21:11
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Marguerite Piazza, Popular Singer of Opera, Dies at 86

Along the way she appeared in commercials. "I find Camels have a mildness that agrees with my throat," a bejeweled Ms. Piazza said in a cigarette commercial in the 1950s.
New York Times
added Aug 7, 2012 03:08
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[India] Rajesh Khanna's strange obsession with Red colour

* Rajesh Khanna used to smoke Dunhill cigarettes, whose cover was bright red in colour.
OneIndia.com (in)
added Aug 6, 2012 14:56
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[India] First superstar of Hindi cinema is no more

Rajesh Khanna, the man hailed as the first superstar of Hindi cinema, passed away at his Bandra residence on Wednesday afternoon. He was 69. . . . Kaka, as he was fondly called, was battling lung cancer for long now.
Mumbai Mirror (in)
added Aug 6, 2012 14:55
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Dr. Warren Winkelstein Jr. Dies at 90

Dr. Warren Winkelstein Jr., a physician and researcher whose groundbreaking studies connected unprotected sex between men to AIDS, smoking to cervical cancer and air pollution to chronic lung disease, died July 22 at his home in Point Richmond, Calif. He
New York Times
added Aug 6, 2012 07:16
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[UK] Public health champion Sir Alexander Macara dies, aged 80

He campaigned tirelessly against the 'monstrous and cynical' tobacco industry, and played a considerable role in securing smoke-free public places.
British Medical Association (BMA) (uk)
added Jun 27, 2012 14:17
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Richard Dawson Loses Battle with Esophageal Cancer, GreenBeanBuddy Shares Facts About The Disease That Caused His Death

GreenBeanBuddy.com shared a number of facts about the esophageal cancer that caused his death. Additionally, the site advised the use of Solar Cigarette to smokers to reduce the risk of developing the said illness.
PR Web
added Jun 5, 2012 14:51
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Family Feud Host Richard Dawson Dies At Age 79. SolarCigarette.com Reflects On The Career Of This Super Star

Richard Dawson loses his battle with esophagael cancer at age 79. Could his chain smoking finally caught up with him?
PR Web
added Jun 5, 2012 14:45
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