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Sophie McCoid

Paul McCartney pays tribute to 'incredible Scouser' John Lennon 40 years after he died

Paul McCartney has paid an emotional tribute to his friend and bandmate John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death.

Beatles legend Paul shared a photo of himself and John together in their heyday to social media.

Paul, 78, wrote an emotional caption to go alongside the snap of the pair, taken by Paul's wife Linda, as he marked the sad occasion.

The caption said: "A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world.

"I will always be proud and happy to have known and worked with this incredible Scouser! X love Paul."

And Paul's followers rushed to offer their own tributes to John in the comments.

Barbara.enri_9 said: "We miss him... we love him but we will never forget him."

nathaniel_harrison said: "Two legends. RIP John, gone but not forgotten."

bianor_bezzera said: "Best partnership that planet earth had."

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Mel Rutledge said: "So very missed! Best songwriting duo of our lifetime...music that is timeless and will keep influencing many generations to come. He might be gone...but he will never be forgotten!"

And Michael Cordi said: "I can't believe it was 40 years ago. You were four people who brought me so much joy and happiness. RIP John Lennon."

John was shot outside the Dakota Building in New York City 40 years ago today by Mark David Chapman.

Chapman remains in prison for murdering Lennon and has been denied parole 11 times since 2000.

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