Komen, Susan G. (1944–1980)
Komen, Susan G. (1944–1980)
American breast cancer victim. Born 1944 or 1945 in Peoria, IL; died 1980, age 36; sister of Nancy G. Brinker.
Died of breast cancer at age 36 and became inspiration for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, considered the world's leading catalyst in fight against breast cancer, which was founded by her sister.
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