Remembering Cynthia Lennon

Published April 2, 2015 at 12:40 PM EDT

Singer and songwriter John Lennon (1940 - 1980), of The Beatles, with his wife Cynthia, wait for a flight to New York from London Airport, Feb. 7, 1964. (Keystone/Getty Images)

Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of Beatles icon John Lennon died this week in Spain. She was 75. Here & Now’s Robin Young spoke with her about her life and her relationship with the famous musician, back in 2005 when her book “John” was released. We revisit that interview.

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Cynthia Lennon, first wife of John Lennon and mother of Julian Lennon. She died on April 1, 2015.

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