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The well-known American actor, Steve McQueen, died of mesothelioma in 1980 at the age of 50. McQueen’s first exposure to asbestos likely occurred during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1947 to 1950. Through his service, McQueen spent time working onboard naval ships and in the shipyards.
