Famous People Who Died in China

List of famous people who died in China, with photos when available. These notable China 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 China, while others were just renowned in their line of work. Either way everyone on this list has China listed as their official place of death in any public records. Each prominent person who passed away in China has information about them next to their names, including the year they were born and their place of birth.

List ranges from Zhuo Lin to Francis Augustus Collier and more.

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

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