John Lennon's final moments were more tragic than we thought: 'I hope I die before Yoko'

John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside his New York City home on December 8, 1980. New details reveal ...
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Beatles assassin Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon ‘to be a somebody’ but officials don’t buy his message to fans: docs

Deranged killer Mark David Chapman gunned down John Lennon over a pathetic desire to “be a somebody,” he recently told a parole board, ahead of the shocking crime’s 45th anniversary. “This was for me ...

Paul McCartney Recalls the 'Horrific' Moment He Learned John Lennon Had Died

In his new oral history book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which was released Tuesday, Nov. 4, the "Maybe I'm Amazed" artist recalled discovering Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David ...
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John Lennon's Killer Reflects On His Motive In Bold New Comments About Singer's Death, Calls His Crime 'Selfish'

Mark David Chapman, the man who assassinated legendary Beatles frontman John Lennon in 1980, has once again reflected on his infamous crime in his parole hearing in August. He called it "selfish" and ...
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On This Day in 1980, John Lennon Returned From His Musical Hiatus Just for Tragedy to Strike Three Weeks Later

John Lennon released what would become his final album in 1980, three weeks before a brutal attack would take his life.

Paul McCartney Shares Heartbreaking Detail About Final Call With John Lennon

In his new book, Paul McCartney opens up about the last phone call he ever had with John Lennon — and the heartbreaking moment that still haunts him.