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Dec 08, 2005; Jutland, DENMARK; Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of JOHN WINSTON LENNON. He was born on Oct. 9th, 1940 in Liverpool and was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for The Beatles. He is recognized as one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century. On the evening of Dec. 8th, 1980, in New York City, deranged fan Mark David Chapman shot Lennon 4 times in the back and shoulder. Despite extensive resuscitative efforts, Lennon died of shock and blood loss at the age of 40. PICTURED: January 24th, 1970; Jutland, DENMARK; JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and YOKO ONO taken by Anthony Cox, Yoko s former husband. Mandatory - ZUMAz05_ 20051208_sim_z05_445

Dec 08, 2005; Jutland, DENMARK; Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of JOHN WINSTON LENNON. He was born on Oct. 9th, 1940 in Liverpool and was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for The Beatles. He is recognized as one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century. On the evening of Dec. 8th, 1980, in New York City, deranged fan Mark David Chapman shot Lennon 4 times in the back and shoulder. Despite extensive resuscitative efforts, Lennon died of shock and blood loss at the age of 40. PICTURED: January 24th, 1970; Jutland, DENMARK; JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and YOKO ONO taken by Anthony Cox, Yoko s former husband. Mandatory - ZUMAz05_ 20051208_sim_z05_445

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Dec 08, 2005; Jutland, DENMARK; Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of JOHN WINSTON LENNON. He was born on Oct. 9th, 1940 in Liverpool and was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for The Beatles. He is recognized as one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century. On the evening of Dec. 8th, 1980, in New York City, deranged fan Mark David Chapman shot Lennon 4 times in the back and shoulder. Despite extensive resuscitative efforts, Lennon died of shock and blood loss at the age of 40. PICTURED: January 24th, 1970; Jutland, DENMARK; JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and YOKO ONO taken by Anthony Cox, Yoko s former husband. Mandatory - ZUMAz05_ 20051208_sim_z05_445

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