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What disease caused Walter Cronkite's death?

  • Alzheimer's Disease

  • Cerebrovascular Disease

  • Lung Cancer

  • Heart Disease

Answer

Walter Cronkite died of a cerebrovascular disease, which is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain. This can lead to a stroke, which is when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, causing damage to brain cells. Cronkite had a history of heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease is a common complication of heart disease.
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