- Jul 2 Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, American auto racer (Daytona 500 1962; NASCAR 33 wins), dies from injuries in May 24 crash at 35
- Jul 12 William Solomon, South African cricketer (Test 1898-99), dies
- Jul 26 Francis Curzon, 5th Earl Howe, British politician, naval officer and auto racer (1931 Le Mans), dies at 80
- Jul 29 Vean Gregg, American baseball player, dies at 79
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