Did the Marlboro Man Die of Lung Cancer?

No matter what decade you grew up in, you knew who he was. The stetson hat, rugged, unshaven, yet handsome face with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. He was the Marlboro Man, the ultimate image of masculinity. He was idolized by men and lusted after by women. He seemed to have it all in those commercials and ads. But, was the Marlboro Man developing lung cancer with each shoot? Did the Marlboro Man eventually die of cancer?

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Suggested Reading:
If you are a smoker and want to quit, head over to About Smoking Cessation, a site devoted to those who want to kick the habit. Curious to know is there is a safe alternative to cigarettes? Check out this "Smoking and Cancer Resource"

_{Photo by Lynn Kinsey}