Famous People Who Died in South Carolina

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

Everything from Robert Gould Shaw to Samuel McGowan is included on this list.

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

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