McCain, Ted Kennedy die same date, 9 years apart, from same cancer

Fox News ^ | August 25, 2018 | Bradford Betz

[Trump20162020]

John McCain’s death from brain cancer at age 81 came exactly nine years after the death of Ted Kennedy – and both longtime U.S. senators died from the same type of brain cancer.

McCain, R-Ariz., had been battling the illness for just over a year while Kennedy, D-Mass., died at age 77, 13 months after his diagnosis, the Arizona Republic reported.

Both succumbed to glioblastoma, which affects roughly 10,000 Americans a year and is described by doctors as "highly malignant."

[freepertoo]

Groucho also died day Elvis did, I believe.

[Nateman]

I hope when the final and total repeal of Obamacare is signed by President Trump he signs it on this day. Then we can finally bury Obamacare with Ted Kennedy 10 years to the day after he died.

[Erik Latranyi]

I have always been fascinated by the Rule of Nines.

Me too. As someone born on 3/9/66, the rule of 3 and 9 are very important in my life.

[Louis Foxwell]

Makes one wonder if certain thought processes are conducive to cancer.

[trebb]

Maybe that’s why I waste my money on my cell phone - hate when it rings and hate to “chit chat” on the phone....might be extending my life...only carry it so the wife can reach me if she needs anything. My last statement showed 17 minutes of phone call use for the month...time to go with a cheaper [plan (except my wife uses hers a lot...).

[seawolf101]

[Pilgrim's Progress]

And the pillow over Johnny’s face ensured that this historical event would occur.

[I want the USA back]

Meaningless “information” in the headline.

[Dutch Boy]

"However this is Ted Kennedy’s 9th year of sobriety."

I'm stealing that line. It's funny because it's true.

[Figment]

Yeah, same as it was with Barbara Bush

[dfwgator]

Aretha Franklin died on anniversary date Elvis died.

The 'Queen of Soul', The 'King of Rock and Roll', and The 'Sultan of Swat', all died on August 16. So if your nickname connotes Royalty, be very nervous every August 16th.

[Figment]

“Groucho also died day Elvis did, I believe.”

Memory isn’t what it once was. Not sure it was same day, but was the same week for sure. Peter sellers also that week

[philman_36]

A coincidence or homage?

I'd be looking to see if any of his homes
have had dark out windows installed recently.

pardon my suspicious nature, but it's been well earned

[pallmallman]

They WERE both cancers.