Yoko Ono, Beatles Fans Lead Tributes To John Lennon

Millions of Beatles fans around the world have begun marking the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death.

The musician, who would have also celebrated his 70th birthday this year, was shot dead outside his New York home on December 8.

His widow, Yoko Ono, led the tributes, asking people to remember her husband “with deep love and respect”.

She added: “The world was lucky to have known him. We still learn so much from him today. John, I love you."

Ono is due to perform at a concert in Japan called Dream Power John Lennon Super Live

In Lennon's home city of Liverpool, hundreds of fans are expect to attended a vigil to the late star at the recently unveiled Peace and Harmony memorial.

The Beatle was killed by Mark Chapman, who admitted earlier this year that murdering the Beatle was a “horrible decision”.

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