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Walter Hagen – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The golfer Walter Hagen passed away at age 76, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Walter Hagen and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

One of golf’s greatest players who amassed an astonishing 11 major championships on his way to popularizing the sport.

He started caddying at an early age, using every free hour he had to practice.

He was the first golfer ever to sign an endorsement deal.

How did Walter Hagen die?

Walter Hagen's death was caused by head and neck cancer.

Hagen battled throat cancer for over four years and had several operations. Two years before his death, he was honored with a testimonial dinner in August 1967 in Traverse City, Michigan, attended by major champions Arnold Palmer and Cary Middlecoff.

Information about the death of Walter Hagen
Cause of deathHead And Neck Cancer
Age of death76 years
ProfessionGolfer
BirthdayDecember 21, 1892
Death dateOctober 6, 1969
Place of deathTraverse City, Michigan, United States
Place of burialN/A

Quotes by Walter Hagen

"It is the addition of strangeness to beauty that constitutes the romantic character in art."

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"It pleased the public to think I lived the easy, carefree life - the playboy of golf."

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"No one remembers who came in second."

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"I never wanted to be a millionaire. I just wanted to live like one."

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"My dear, did you ever stop to think what a wonderful bunker you would make?"

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