Cynthia Lennon, John Lennon's first wife, passes away

April 01, 2015 22:19

The first wife of 'The Beatles' legend, John Lennon, today died after a battle with cancer. Cynthia Lennon, 75, passed away in the presence of her family at her home in Spain.

A message on her son Julian Lennon's website said she died "following a short but brave battle with cancer". It also said,"Her son Julian Lennon was at her bedside throughout.

The family are thankful for your prayers." Julian also tweeted a picture of hers, with the message "In Loving Memory" written above it. Cynthia met John Lennon at art school in Liverpool in 1957 and the couple married just before Beatlemania transformed John into one of the most famous men in the world.

At the height of 'The Beatles' early success she was kept in the background so their legions of female fans were not aware of her existence. The couple divorced in 1968.

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