Death of Cynthia Lennon

September 10, 1939 - April 1, 2015
Majorca, Spain | Age 75

First wife of John Lennon dies of cancer
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By GREGORY KATZ, The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of former Beatles guitarist John Lennon, died of cancer Wednesday at her home in Spain. She was 75.

Her death was announced on the website and Twitter account of her son, Julian Lennon and confirmed by his representative.

Julian Lennon posted a moving video tribute to his late mother with a song he had written in her honor.

"You gave your life for me, you gave your life for...

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