John Winston Lennon, age 40
Lost to gun violence on December 8, 1980 in Manhattan, New York.
A founding member of The Beatles John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued as a solo artist and as a collaborator of Ono's music. On December 8, 1980, Lennon was fatally shot in front of his New York City home by crazed fan Mark David Chapman.
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- NME: NME's John Lennon Obituary from 1980
- nydailynews.com: THE DAY ‘LOVE’ DIED: December 8th marks 35th grim anniversary of John Lennon’s murder
- Legacy.com: View John Lennon's Obituary and express your condolences
- Ranker: Famous People Who Died By Gunshot
- IMDb: Actors and Celebrities Who Were Murdered - IMDb
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Gone but never forgotten, your songs have been the soundtrack to countless lives. Your let lives on.
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