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The type of cancer that felled the actor, whose filmography includes another recent film -- Inception -- was not reported. It is known that Mr. However, men with testicular cancer continue to be at significantly elevated risk of second malignant neoplasms for more than two decades following initial diagnosis.

Here we briefly review the odds of getting a second cancer after surviving testicular cancer. He didn't suffer fools, and there are a lot of idiots [in film]. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

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The performance was one of the highlights of Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture. Mr Postlethwaite was also a political activist who marched against the war in Iraq, supported the Make Poverty History campaign and starred in the film about global warming, The Age of Stupid. He also adapted his home to become environmentally-responsible, installing a wind turbine and other features.

Actor Pete Postlethwaite dies after battle with cancer. Expand Expand Expand Expand. In he returned to the Everyman to play the lead in King Lear , a role he had always wanted to play. The performance was one of the highlights of Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture. This article is more than 10 years old. Oscar nominee dies peacefully in hospital at age of 64 after long struggle with cancer A life in clips John Prescott on Pete Postlethwaite.

Actor Pete Postlethwaite, seen at a movie premiere in London in March , has died aged