In 1997, Governor Don Sundquist proclaimed June 23 as Wilma Rudolph Day in Tennessee. Wilma died in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. She had been in and out of hospitals for several months after brain cancer was diagnosed.
George Harrison died on 29 November 2001 at 1.20pm. The cause of death was listed on his Los Angeles County death certificate as metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. His body was wrapped in a shawl and covered with holy oils. Twenty minutes after he passed away, staff from the Hollywood Forever Cemetery arrived to collect Harrison's body.
Former Beatle George Harrison Dead At 58. The Beatles' lead guitarist lost his battle with cancer Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 58. archive-Joe-DAngelo 11/30/2001. George Harrison, lead guitarist for the band that changed the face of rock forever, lost his battle with cancer Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 58. The Associated Press reports that Harrison passed away at 4:30 p.m. ET at a friend's home. His wife, Olivia Harrison, and 23-year-old son Dhani were with him.