She’s a producer of the new The Beatles: Get Back documentary on Disney+, which she’s also featured in. Yoko also remembers John each year on the anniversary of his death, as well as on his birthday on October 9. She’s made many philanthropic contributions to peace activism, disaster relief, and more causes. Sean Lennon & Yoko Ono at the John Lennon stamp dedication ceremony in New York on Septem(Photo: Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock)Įver since John’s death, Yoko has continued preserving the icon’s legacy. Before the fatal shooting, John and Yoko were recording her song “Walking On Thin Ice.” The track was released as a single less than a month after John’s murder and it became a huge hit. Five years later, John was shot to death while the couple were going into their New York City apartment at The Dakota. On October 9, 1975, Yoko and John welcomed son Sean Lennon, 46. The couple even used their honeymoon to publicly protest the Vietnam War. Yoko and John were very involved in peace activism together during their marriage. John Lennon (died December 1980) The Guest Of Honour At The Foyles Luncheon At The Dorchester Seen Arriving With His Wife Cynthia Lennon To Mark The Publication Of His Book ''in His Own Write''. John Lennon (died December 1980) The Guest Of Honour At The Foyles Luncheon At The Dorchester Seen Arriving With His Wife Cynthia Lennon To Mark The Publication Of His Book 'in His Own Write'. With Anthony, she welcomed daughter Kyoko Chan Cox, who is now 58 years old. The nuptials marked Yoko’s third marriage: she had was previously married to Toshi Ichiyanagi from 1956 to 1962, and to Anthony Cox from 1963 to 1969. Cynthia eventually learned of the pair’s affair and ended her marriage to John. The couple eventually slept together in May 1968 while Cynthia was away on holiday, Yoko previously said. Yoko was preparing her art exhibit and she was introduced to the famous musician by gallery owner John Dunbar. The two met on Novemat the Indica Gallery in London. John started up an affair with Yoko Ono while he was married to Cynthia. Both relationships were widely-publicized in the press, and they’re still talked about today. Before that, he had a complex marriage to Cynthia Powell from 19. At the time of his death, John was married to Yoko Ono, 88. But in December 1980, John was gunned down by Mark David Chapman, who still remains incarcerated until this day. The singer-songwriter and peace activist had such an incredible career as a co-leader and guitarist of The Beatles, which sent him to international stardom. Over 40 years after his death, John Lennon remains an icon in the music industry.

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