British music stars deceased in Myelodysplastic syndrome

Here are 1 famous musicians from United Kingdom died in Myelodysplastic syndrome:

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 Llandaff-November 23, 1990 Oxford) a.k.a. Roald Dal, Dahl, Roald or Ronald Dahl was a British writer, novelist, screenwriter, author and poet. He had five children, Tessa Dahl, Theo Matthew Dahl, Olivia Twenty Dahl, Ophelia Dahl and Lucy Dahl.

His albums include , Matilda, , , , , , , and .

Roald Dahl is best known for his children's books, which often have dark and twisted themes. His most famous works include "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach," and "The BFG." Dahl also wrote several adult novels, such as "Switch Bitch" and "My Uncle Oswald," as well as numerous short stories for adults.

Before he became a writer, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, where he became a fighter pilot. He was involved in a near-fatal crash in 1940, and endured multiple surgeries and a long recovery. This experience influenced his writing, and several of his characters are described as having physical or emotional scars.

Dahl was also a screenwriter, and wrote the screenplay for the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice." He was married to actress Patricia Neal for 30 years, and the two had a tumultuous relationship that ended in divorce. Dahl continued to write until his death from a rare blood disorder in 1990.

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