Famous People Who Died in France

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

This list is made up of a variety of people, including Georges Carpentier and André Gill.

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

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