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Statement from CDC Director Tom Frieden on the passing of Shane Todd, former Tips From Former Smokers campaign participant - Media Statement

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Shane Todd from complications of cancer at the age of 49. Shane was just 34 years old when he was diagnosed with throat cancer caused by the cigarette smoking he began at 18.

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CDC@CDCgov Aug 17, 2016Published 13:31 UTCSignal Time 78Trust Score
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Shane Todd from complications of cancer at the age of 49. Shane was just 34 years old when he was diagnosed with throat cancer caused by the cigarette smoking he began at 18.

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