First African American Supermodel, Naomi Sims, Dies from Cancer at 61
The type of cancer that Ms. Sims suffered from has not been made public and we respect her privacy. Public health statistics show that cancer is the second-leading cause of death in women (after heart disease). The top ten cancers in women are breast, lung, colon & rectum, uterus, lymphoma, melanoma, thyroid, ovary, kidney and pancreas.
Data from: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention