Son Julian Lennon posted this picture on Twitter
Son Julian Lennon posted this picture on Twitter

John Lennon’s first wife, Cynthia died today (April 1) at the age of 75 after  short battle with cancer.

John and Cynthia met in 1957 and married just before the Beatles became famous. The band’s management asked John to keep the marriage a secret so Cynthia stayed at home to raise Julian while her husband traveled around the world being adored by screaming fans. The couple divorced in 1968 after Cynthia learned of her husband’s affair with Yoko Ono.