Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1967. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• July 1 Gerhard Ritter

  German-american historian, 20th century.

• July 1 Leone Gessi
• July 7 Vivien Leigh

  Vivien Leigh was a British actress, renowned for her iconic performances on stage and screen, particularly as Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind' (1939) and Blanche DuBois in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1951). She is celebrated for her beauty, charisma, and talent, earning two Academy Awards for Best Actress during her distinguished career. [bio]

• July 9 Fatima Jinnah

  Pakistani dentist and politician (b. 1893).

• July 9 Eugen Fischer

  German academic and physician (d. 1967).

• July 9 Douglas MacLean
• July 11 Guy Favreau

  Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician who served as the 28th Minister of Justice, making significant contributions to Canadian legal and...

• July 13 Tom Simpson

  British professional cyclist who tragically died during the Tour de France in 1967, becoming a significant figure in cycling history.

• July 14 Tudor Arghezi

  Romanian poet and journalist (d. 1967).

• July 17 John Coltrane

  John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most innovative figures in the history of jazz. Coltrane's pioneering work with modal jazz and avant-garde jazz, especially through his classic albums such as 'Giant Steps,' 'My Favorite Things,' and 'A Love Supreme,' transformed jazz music. He collaborated with luminaries such as … [bio]

• July 19 John T. McNaughton

  United states assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and an advisor to robert mcnamara (b. 1921).

• July 19 Odell Shepard

  American poet and politician, 66th lieutenant governor of connecticut (b. 1884).

• July 21 Basil Rathbone

  Basil Rathbone was an English actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in 14 Hollywood films from 1939 to 1946 and in a radio series. He was also noted for his roles as a suave villain in many films and was an accomplished Shakespearean stage performer. [bio]

• July 21 Jimmie Foxx

  Legendary Hall of Fame baseball player renowned for his exceptional hitting power and considered one of the greatest first basemen in...

• July 21 Albert Lutuli

  South african academic and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1898).

• July 22 Carl Sandburg

  American poet and writer known for his works on American culture.

• July 22 Alessandro Trotter
• July 23 Ugo Donati
• July 23 Cristoforo II di Alessandria
• July 23 Gustav Renker
• July 25 Konstantinos Parthenis

  Egyptian-greek painter (b. 1878).

• July 30 Alfried Krupp

  Prominent German industrialist who led the Krupp dynasty, a powerful steel and munitions manufacturing empire that played a significant role...

• July 30 Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
• July 31 Richard Kuhn Austria

  Prominent Austrian biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in 1938 for his groundbreaking work on vitamins and their chemical structure.

• July 31 Angelo Frattini