Famous People Who Died in Brooklyn

List of famous people who died in Brooklyn, with photos when available. These notable Brooklyn deaths are loosely ordered by how famous each person was, meaning the most well-known people are at the top of the list. Some of the people mentioned below were celebrities who died in Brooklyn, while others were just renowned in their line of work. Either way everyone on this list has Brooklyn listed as their official place of death in any public records. Each prominent person who passed away in Brooklyn has information about them next to their names, including the year they were born and their place of birth.

A factual list, featuring people like Jim Creighton and Bill Collins.

If you're trying to answer the questions, "Which famous people died in Brooklyn?" and "Which celebrities died in Brooklyn?" then this list will have you covered.

This list of historic deaths in Brooklyn includes athletes, musicians, celebrities and notable local figures.