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Kurtis Lee

BRIEF: Cynthia Lennon, former wife of Beatle John Lennon, dies at 75

April 01--Cynthia Lennon, the former wife of Beatle John Lennon, died on Wednesday at her home in Mallorca, Spain, a representative for her son confirmed. She was 75.

Lennon died of cancer and her son, Julian Lennon, was at her bedside, according to a statement from the family.

In a tweet, Julian Lennon sent out a message to followers announcing his mother's death.

Cynthia was married to the Beatles legend from 1962 until 1968. John Lennon was shot to death in 1980 at the age of 40.

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