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John Lennon

John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 in Liverpool Maternity Hospital and died on December 8, 1980, aged 40.

Born

October 9, 1940

John Lennon died aged 40.

Died: December 8, 1980

Birthplace
Liverpool Maternity Hospital, Liverpool
Professions
political activist, film producer, songwriter, recording artist, draftsperson, author, performance artist, pop singer, poet, pianist, writer, composer, prose writer, public figure, film director, musician, singer, guitarist, actor, film actor, singer-songwriter, peace activist
Citizenship
United Kingdom

More about John Lennon

Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth name
John Winston Lennon
Pseudonyms
Dr. Winston O’Boogie

Family

Spouse
Cynthia Lennon
Partner
May Pang
Child
Sean Lennon
Spouse
Yoko Ono
Mother
Julia Lennon
Sibling
Julia Baird
Child
Julian Lennon

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Quick answers

When was John Lennon born?

John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 in Liverpool Maternity Hospital and died on December 8, 1980, aged 40.

How old was John Lennon when they died?

John Lennon died aged 40.