The Marlboro Man dies from smoking ; new report on smoking still an epidemic . 44 million Americans smoke , and a third of all are deaths caused by tobacco use . President : We ' ve come a long way but smoking will kill nearly half a million people in U.S. this year . Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death , and we need to redouble efforts .
Fourth Marlboro Man dies from smoking ; new report shows smoking still an epidemic . 44 million Americans smoke , and a third of all cancer deaths caused by tobacco use . Writers : We 've gone a long way but smoking will kill nearly half a million people in U.S. this year . Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death , and we need to redouble efforts .