Billy Rose

Birth Name:

William Samuel Rosenberg

Birth Date:

September 6, 1899

Birth Place:

New York, New York

Death Date:

February 10, 1966

Place of Death:

Eldmire Nursing Home, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Age:

Cause of Death:

Lobar pneumonia

Cemetery Name:

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Show Business

Billy Rose was an American impresario, theatrical showman, lyricist and columnist. For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943). As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably "Don't Bring Lulu" (1925), "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1926), "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "More Than You Know" (1929), "Without a Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930), and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933). In 1970, Rose was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Billy Rose is also known as the husband of comedian and singer Fanny Brice.

Fun Fact

Rose was a wealthy man when he died of lobar pneumonia at his vacation home in Montego Bay, Jamaica, at the age of 66. At the time of his death, his fortune was estimated at $42 million ($394 million in 2025 dollars), which he left entirely to the Billy Rose Foundation (for the support of fine and performing arts), disowning both of his sisters. Today the foundation has less than $10M in assets.

The Noble House in Montego Bay has a huge collection of his memorabilia.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Westchester Hills Cemetery

400 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A)

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York, 10706

USA

North America

Map:

Westchester Hills Cemetery in New York

Grave Location:

Billy Rose Mausoleum. Section A, Plot 1531

Grave Location Description

As you enter the gates of Westchester Hills Cemetery drive straight ahead 100 feet and park. The Billy Rose mausoleum is front and center as you drive through the gates. Across the street you will find the mausoleum of the Gershwin brothers.

Grave Location GPS

40.993969, -73.858903

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FAQ's

Billy Rose was born on September 6, 1899.

Billy Rose was born in New York, New York.

Billy Rose died on February 10, 1966.

Billy Rose died in Eldmire Nursing Home, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Billy Rose was 66.

The cause of death was Lobar pneumonia.

Billy Rose's grave is in Westchester Hills Cemetery

Videos Featuring Billy Rose:

Billy Rose : Multi Talented Showman

The Billy Rose Show. 1950 Kind Hearts and Gentle People

Watch YouTube video titled What's My Line? - Billy Rose (Aug 23, 1953)

Billy Rose