This description is about the tragic death of John Lennon, the iconic singer and songwriter of The Beatles. On December 8, 1980, Lennon was shot and killed outside of his home in New York City. His death sent shockwaves around the world, and his music and legacy continue to live
On the night of December 8, 1980, English musician John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles, was shot and fatally wounded in the archway of The Dakota, his residence in Manhattan, New York City. The shooter, Mark David Chapman, was an American Beatles fanatic who was envious and enraged by Lennon's lifestyle. Chapman was also inspired by the fictional character Holden Caulfield from J. D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye, which features a "phony-killer" who loathes hypocrisy.