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See Vintage Photos of John Lennon and His Sons Julian and Sean — from Days Spent at Disney World to Sweet Birthday Moments
The Beatles musician, who died 45 years ago on Dec. 8, welcomed his first son, Julian, with then-wife Cynthia in 1963 and later welcomed Sean with Yoko Ono in 1975
By Alexandra Schonfeld
PEOPLE
December 8, 2025
Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon circa 1977.
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While John Lennon might have been one of the most legendary musicians in history to his adoring fans around the world, to his sons Julian and Sean, he was just dad.
The Beatles musician, who died tragically 45 years ago on Dec. 8, 1980, welcomed his first son, Julian, with then-wife Cynthia Lennon in 1963. Following his divorce from Cynthia in 1968, John later welcomed son Sean with longtime love Yoko Ono in 1975.
Both boys went on to become musicians and have remained close over the years, recently reuniting at The Dakota — the New York City building where their father once lived with Ono.
Read on to see some of the brothers' cutest photos with their famous dad.
01 Rock Star Life
Yoko Ono, Julian Lennon and John Lennon.
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02 Time with Dad
John and Julian Lennon.
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John gave a glimpse into his son Julian's room, complete with larger than life panda and koala stuffed animals, during a photoshoot in the 1960s.
03 Happiest Place on Earth
Julian Lennon, John Lennon and May Pang.
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Julian joined his dad and May Pang for a visit to Disney World in Florida in 1974.
04 Matchy, Matchy
John Lennon and Yoko Ono with their children Julian Lennon and Kyoko Chan Cox in 1969.
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In coordinated fits, Julian and Kyoko Chan Cox held hands with their respective parents on either side in this sweet shot from 1969.
05 Dressed to Impress
John Lennon with his son Julian.
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Julian and his dad were all dressed up to film The Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus in 1968.
06 Family of Three
John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon and their son, Julian.
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A little Julian posed on his mom Cynthia Lennon's lap in this family portrait.
07 'Tis the Season
May Pang, John Lennon and Julian Lennon.
Credit : May Pang
Pang, who was in a relationship with John during his separation from Ono, posed with the Beatle and Julian during a Christmas celebration in West Palm Beach.
08 Strumming Along
Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon.
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Following Ono and John's reconciliation — and vow renewal — they welcomed their first and only son together, Sean.
09 Celebration for Two
Sean and John Lennon.
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Sean, who was born on his dad's 35th birthday, blew out the candles at a shared birthday celebration years ago.
"Happy Bday To Us...," Sean wrote alongside the photo in a 2018 post to Instagram.
10 Come Together
Yoko Ono, John Lennon and Sean Lennon.
Credit : Sean Lennon/Instagram
John sported a wide grin as he posed alongside Ono and their little boy.
Julian's birthday in Palm Beach Florida in 1979
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