diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index e45273a253..97bc202fee 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ changelog.txt uses a syntax similar to RST, with a few special sequences:
 - Fix extra keys appearing in DFHack text boxes when shift (or any other modifier) is released before the other key you were pressing
 - `logistics`: don't autotrain domestic animals brought by invaders (they'll get attacked by friendly creatures as soon as you let them out of their cage)
 - `logistics`: don't bring trade goods to depot if the only caravans present are tribute caravans
+- `gui/create-item`: when choosing a citizen to create the chosen items, avoid choosing a dead citizen
 
 ## Misc Improvements
 - `stockpiles`: include exotic pets in the "tameable" filter
diff --git a/docs/dev/Lua API.rst b/docs/dev/Lua API.rst
index 2cf1df52aa..7aea41c551 100644
--- a/docs/dev/Lua API.rst	
+++ b/docs/dev/Lua API.rst	
@@ -1454,8 +1454,7 @@ Units module
 
 * ``dfhack.units.getCitizens([ignore_sanity])``
 
-  Returns a table (list) of all citizens, which you would otherwise have to
-  loop over all units in world and test against ``isCitizen()`` to discover.
+  Returns a list of all living citizens.
 
 * ``dfhack.units.teleport(unit, pos)``
 
diff --git a/library/modules/Units.cpp b/library/modules/Units.cpp
index ed667b2a21..f517a07b55 100644
--- a/library/modules/Units.cpp
+++ b/library/modules/Units.cpp
@@ -841,7 +841,7 @@ df::unit *Units::getUnitByNobleRole(string noble) {
 
 bool Units::getCitizens(std::vector<df::unit *> &citizens, bool ignore_sanity) {
     for (auto &unit : world->units.active) {
-        if (isCitizen(unit, ignore_sanity))
+        if (isCitizen(unit, ignore_sanity) && isAlive(unit))
             citizens.emplace_back(unit);
     }
     return true;