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. his original interest was in 16th century germany until he was drawn to the events that shaped his writings about germany. he believed politics was the key to history, and power was the key to politics. he was a nationalist and conservative opponent of nazism, but he wrote a defense of the german resistance in 1958. …
July 3 John Clark
American politician and lawyer (d. 1852)
July 7 Vivien Leigh
Legendary British actress who won an Oscar for her iconic role as Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind'. Born in India, she became a global cinema star and won two Academy Awards during her remarkable career. Her performance in the 1939 film is considered one of the most memorable in cinema history.
July 9 Douglas MacLean
At 77, silent film comedian and producer dies
July 9 Eugen Fischer
German academic and physician (d. 1967).
July 9 Fatima Jinnah
Pakistani dentist and politician (b. 1893)
July 11 Guy Favreau
Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician who served as the 28th Minister of Justice, making significant contributions to Canadian legal and political landscape.
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 13 Cornelis A Eman
At 51, the chairman of the state of aruba peoples party, dies
July 14 Tudor Arghezi
Romanian poet and journalist (d. 1967).
July 17 John Coltrane
John Coltrane was a legendary jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized modern jazz with his innovative improvisational style. He collaborated with other jazz giants like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, creating groundbreaking music that transcended traditional jazz boundaries. His influential work continues to inspire musicians across generations.
July 17 Gertrude McCoy
At 77, blue bird dies as a silent screen actress
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
For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film. although he is most well-known for his "sherlock holmes", radio series and film in the 1940s and 1950s, he also excelled in many other roles. he was nominated to the oscars for "romeo and juliet" in 1936 and "if i were king" 1938. his last …
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 baseball history. He was a key player in the American League during the 1930s and early 1940s.
July 21 Albert Lutuli
PEA - South african academic and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1898)
July 21 Pierre Kemp
Dutch poet (english paintbox), dies at age 80
July 22 Carl Sandburg
American poet and writer known for his works on American culture.
July 24 Little Billy Rhodes
72. deaths of a stroke
July 25 Konstantinos Parthenis
Egyptian-greek painter (b. 1878)
July 25 W Gombrowicz
Writer dies at 62
July 26 Matthijs Vermeulen
Dutch music journalist and composer.
July 28 Karl W Richter
American aviator (born 1942)
July 30 Alfried Krupp
Prominent German industrialist who led the Krupp dynasty, a powerful steel and munitions manufacturing empire that played a significant role in German industrial history.
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.