---
title: dealloc()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: foundation/nsproxy/dealloc()
---

# dealloc()

Deallocates the memory occupied by the receiver.

## Declaration

```swift
func dealloc()
```

## Discussion

Discussion This method behaves as described in the NSObject class specification under the dealloc instance method.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [finalize()](foundation/nsproxy/finalize().md)