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Steve McQueen got mesothelioma from dealing with asbestos while he served in the military. McQueen served in the Marine Corps from 1947 until 1950. In that time, he removed asbestos lagging from pipes aboard a ship, causing his exposure. He was also likely exposed to it during his acting career on sound stages that used asbestos.
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Was Steve McQueen a born again christian?
After the actor was diagnosed with mesothelioma, McQueen and his 3rd wife, Barbara Minty, became evangelical Christians and attended Ventura Missionary Church. Barbara wrote that shortly before his death in 1980, McQueen was visited by Billy Graham.
How old is Steven R. McQueen?
On November 7th 1980 by cardiac arrest following operations to remove tumors from his abdomen. This after developing mesothelioma which he apparently attributed to exposure to asbestos during his time in the Marines.
What became of Steve Mcqueen?
Steve McQueen died November 7, 1980.
When was Steve McQueen - artist - born?
Steve McQueen - artist - was born in 1969.
When was Steve McQueen born?
Steve McQueen was born on March 24, 1930.
What is Steve McQueen's birthday?
Steve McQueen was born on March 24, 1930.
When was Steve McQueen - album - created?
Steve McQueen - album - was created in 1985-06.
Where is Steve mcqueen buried?
Steve McQueen was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the ocean, as per several biographies.
Is steven mcqueen one of Steve mcqueens relations?
TV Actor Steven McQueen (of Everwood and the Vampire Diaries) is the grandson of movie actor Steve McQueen.
Was actor Steve McQueen Jewish?
Steve McQueen was a Christian, he attended Ventura Missionary Church, an Evangelical Denomination.
What actors and actresses appeared in Steve McQueen and Ali Mac Graw - 2003?
The cast of Steve McQueen and Ali Mac Graw - 2003 includes: Ali MacGraw as herself Steve McQueen as himself
How old is Steve McQueen?
Steve McQueen (UK director Steven Rodney McQueen) is 48 years old. He was born on October 9, 1969 in London, England. Steve McQueen (actor Terence Steven McQueen) was born on March 24, 1930 and died on November 7, 1980 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Steve McQueen was 50 years old at the time of death.
