Famous People Who Died in London

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

People here include everyone from Austen Henry Layard to David Tomlinson.

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

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