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McCartney Reveals Ono's Post-Murder Speculations on Lennon’s Sexuality

3/10/2026

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Sir Paul McCartney revealed Yoko Ono suggested John Lennon might have been gay shortly after his murder in 1980.
In a resurfaced interview, McCartney recalled Ono's phone call expressing her suspicions.
He disagreed, saying he had never seen signs Lennon was anything but straight, noting their close friendship.
Ono's comments may stem from grief, and McCartney emphasized Lennon's love for Ono while noting ongoing speculation about Lennon's sexuality.

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Sir Paul McCartney revealed Yoko Ono suggested John Lennon might have been gay shortly after his murder in 1980.
In a resurfaced interview, McCartney recalled Ono's phone call expressing her suspicions.
He disagreed, saying he had never seen signs Lennon was anything but straight, noting their close friendship.
Ono's comments may stem from grief, and McCartney emphasized Lennon's love for Ono while noting ongoing speculation about Lennon's sexuality.