Legendary Musicians’ Famous Last Words

John Lennon

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Beatles star and solo musician John Lennon is one of the greatest musical legends of the last century, but his life was tragically cut short in 1980. He and his wife Yoko Ono lived at the famed “Dakota” apartment building in Manhattan, New York. Upon returning home to their apartment, John was shot in the back. His assailant was Mark David Chapman, a disturbed individual, who has been imprisoned since the shooting. After being shot, John reportedly was able to make his way into the reception area of his building. He said, “I’m shot. I’m shot,” which were his last words before he collapsed on the floor. John Lennon, an outspoken proponent of peace, was just 40 years old when he was murdered.