Famous people who died poor include Vincent van Gogh, who sold few paintings in his life. There’s Edgar Allan Poe who struggled with money and died broke, also Nikola Tesla who lived his last years in a hotel room, alone & in debt. Judy Garland despite her fame had financial troubles & died owing money. Even Joe Louis the boxing champ, ended up in deep debt. Their stories show that talent & fame don’t always mean financial success.