Yoko Ino might be one of the most famous—or infamous—women in modern history. The Japanese artist was married to John Lennon from 1969 to 1980 and their 11-year marriage was full of gossip, controversy, and speculation—often being blamed for “breaking up The Beatles.” Ono and the Beatles musician share a son, Sean, who was just five years old at the time of his father’s death. Since Lennon died on December 8, 1980, Ono seemed to have quietly disappeared into the shadows, leaving many with the question—what happened to Yoko Ono?
Yoko Ono’s Life After John Lennon’s Death
“Art is like breathing for me. If I don’t do it, I start to choke,” Ono once . Before she lost her husband to Mark David Chapman, a crazed fan, the widower was an artist. Ono, who lost Lennon in the end, continued to create art and has since displayed her creations at galleries and museums all over the world. One of her most famous installations is Ono’s “Wish Tree”The series was established in 1981. To this day, visitors can write their hopes and dreams on a piece of paper and tie them to a branch—a beautiful display of community and humanity.
Ono is also known as a political activist, advocate, and community worker. ReceiveThe ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award (Digital Genius Award), and the NME Inspiration Award (NME Inspiration Award) are all presented by ASCAP. “Art to me is a way of showing people how you can think,”According to the artist. “Some people think of art as like beautiful wallpaper that you can sell, but I have always thought that it is to do with activism,” Once said it so beautifully. She made it a point to speak out about such issues as the environment, world peace, gun control and feminism.
Yoko Ono’s Health Now
Ono has decided for many years to step away from the spotlight. reported that she’s “slowing down” and she’s been in a wheelchair since 2017. When receiving the Centennial Song Award during the 2017 National Music Publishers’ Association ceremony, Ono announced that she learned a lot and was thankful to have gone through her illness—however, it remains unclear what that illness is or was. Many speculated that she suffered a stroke, but Sean sent out an explanation. Tweet saying, “Only stroke @yokoono had was a Stroke of Genius! … She’s really fine.”
“She has definitely slowed down, like anyone at that age,”Elliot Mintz is a friend of the family. But it’s clear that she’s made her son a staple in her life. “Sean is her best friend,” Mintz added. “They have dinner two or three times a week.”
What’s Yoko ono doing Now?
Ono, 88, still lives in The Dakota, the same apartment building where John was assassinated. The artist/musician has become extremely reclusive and hasn’t been seen in the public eye for some time, except for the very rare occasion when she leaves her New York home in her wheelchair.
The following is an extract from the NY Post, Ono had approximately $700 million in assets in 2020, however, she’s been shedding them since 2017, selling multiple properties that she owned for decades. “Although Ono still owns more than 600 acres near the town of Franklin, NY, locals say it’s been ages since they saw her in the area where she used to vacation with Sean and groups of friends,”They reported.
For the past few years, it’s clear that Ono wants to keep her very successful life a bit more under wraps. With ailing health and an extensive portfolio of assets to manage, it’s clear that she’s using her next of kin to help her as she transitions out of this earthly realm. If one thing is certain, it’s that Ono has left her mark on this life—touching people across the planet. Whether it was being the wife of a legend, making contemporary and thought-provoking art and music, or standing up for what’s right—Yoko Ono is a staple of contemporary culture. There’s no doubt that when she leaves this world, she will be leaving a long-lasting mark. We will never forget her contributions to the world.