What happened to John Lennon's family?

Answer 1

Lennon's parents, Alfred and Julia Stanley Lennon, split up when he was a toddler (though they were never actually divorced), and he was raised by his aunt Mimi (born Mary Stanley) and uncle George Smith. Julia moved in with another man, John "Bobby" Dykins, and they had two daughters together, Julia and Jacquie.

George died when Lennon was fourteen (of a liver hemorrhage), Julia when he was seventeen (killed by a drunk driver, who turned out to be an off-duty policeman, that only had a learner's permit), Dykins in 1966 (after a drunk-driving accident), Alfred in 1976 (stomach cancer), and Mimi in 1991 (after a stroke).

Answer 2

He was killed in New York City on the night of December 8, 1980. He was returning home with his wife Yoko Ono to his apartment the Dakota. He was shot right outside the entrance to the building.

Answer 3

John Lennon was a singer/songwriter and peace activist. He was regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, along with Paul McCartney.

Answer 4

Lennon once described his life this way: "Born, lived, met Yoko." He saw his relationship with her, and finally having a child together, as the biggest things in his life.

Answer 5

Yoko Ono inherited the bulk of Lennon's estate. Trust funds were set up for his sons Julian and Sean.

Answer 6

He died April 1, 1976 from stomach cancer.