Gates was born in Bremerton, Washington, to William Henry Gates I or Sr. (Bremerton, Washington, March 14, 1891 â Bremerton, Washington, August 17, 1969), and wife (married in Tacoma, Washington, July 14, 1913) Lillian Elizabeth Rice (Bremerton, Washington, April 23, 1891 â Bremerton, Washington, November 27, 1966).
Recognizing the Symptoms of Asbestos. In most cases, symptoms donât start to appear until around 20 years after exposure. Common symptoms of asbestosis include: 1  shortness of breath. 2  tightness in the chest. 3  persistent cough with mucus. 4  chest pain. 5  appetite loss. 6  finger clubbing (enlarged fingertips). 7  nail deformities.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen thatâs causally linked to deadly diseases such as mesothelioma or lung cancer. People who have experienced asbestos exposure in severe or repeated incidents are at a heightened risk of developing symptoms and diseases like lung cancer, mesothelioma or asbestosis. Workers in industries in which asbestos products and materials were widely used face the greatest asbestos exposure risks.