For years, Julian Lennon stayed mostly silent about the pain that shaped his life. But now, John Lennon’s son is finally opening up—and what he revealed has brought many fans to tears. In a heartfelt reflection, Julian shared how his father’s tragic death didn’t just break his heart—it left him carrying a deep, quiet fear for more than four decades.
The Night Everything Changed
Julian was just 17 when his father, John Lennon, was shot and killed outside the Dakota Building in New York City. The world was in shock—but for Julian, the loss was deeply personal.
“I couldn’t breathe,” he recalled. “It wasn’t just losing my dad—I lost my sense of safety, my grip on reality.”
That night didn’t just mark the beginning of grief. For Julian, it marked the start of a lifelong battle with fear, a burden he’s quietly carried ever since.
