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.
In almost all cases, pleural mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. The first symptoms of pleural mesothelioma typically include chest pain and shortness of breath. You may experience no symptoms at all in the first few stages of the cancerâs progression.