Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Yoko Ono have all paid tribute to Cynthia Lennon who passed away yesterday aged 75 after a battle with cancer.
Ono, who became John Lennon's second wife after he divorced Cynthia in 1968, said she "felt proud how we two women stood firm in the Beatles family".
In a statement, Paul McCartney said: "The news of Cynthia’s passing is very sad. She was a lovely lady who I’ve known since our early days together in Liverpool. She was a good mother to Julian and will be missed by us all but I will always have great memories of our times together."
Ono said: "I'm very saddened by Cynthia’s death. She was a great person and a wonderful mother to Julian. She had such a strong zest for life and I felt proud how we two women stood firm in the Beatles family. Please join me in sending love and support to Julian at this very sad time."
Ringo Starr, the only other surviving Beatle, tweeted: "Peace and love to Julian Lennon God bless Cynthia love Ringo and Barbaraxx".
