Black Dawg Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Lucy of `Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies LONDON — The real life Lucy from the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" has died after a long fight against lupus. The death of Lucy Vodden at age 46 has been announced by St. Thomas' Hospital in London, where she was treated. The hospital said Monday she died after battling the disease for years. Vodden came to the attention of John Lennon when the Beatles' young son Julian came home from school one day with a drawing that he said was "Lucy in the sky with diamonds." The elder Lennon turned it into a psychedelic masterpiece long associated with LSD use. Julian Lennon reached out to Vodden in recent years as she suffered from the disease. Lupus is a chronic illness during which the immune system attacks the body's own tissue. Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Quote
MarmaladeSkies Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Sad.. What a great song, and the obvious inspiration for my name. Quote
Hotplant Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 How sad. And I get sad just thinking of Julian too, what a sad life he had after yoko. Quote
ninelives Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Sorry to read this. I never knew that was the inspiration for the song. Quote
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I remember seeing this drawing that Julian did for John at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame several years ago. It was interesting. The last time that I was at the RRHOF it wasn't on display. Quote
Fan_S. Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Sad news. Rest in peace, Lucy Vodden, muse for a classmate's artwork and for a wonderful song. Quote
ZeppFanForever Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Lucy of `Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies LONDON — The real life Lucy from the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" has died after a long fight against lupus. The death of Lucy Vodden at age 46 has been announced by St. Thomas' Hospital in London, where she was treated. The hospital said Monday she died after battling the disease for years. Vodden came to the attention of John Lennon when the Beatles' young son Julian came home from school one day with a drawing that he said was "Lucy in the sky with diamonds." The elder Lennon turned it into a psychedelic masterpiece long associated with LSD use. Julian Lennon reached out to Vodden in recent years as she suffered from the disease. Lupus is a chronic illness during which the immune system attacks the body's own tissue. Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved What's happening "Black Dawg!" I hope life's treating you well. I was so sadden upon hearing the news of Lucy Vodden's death. Now we can all really say "LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS!" Rest in peace Lucy! ROCK ON! Quote
Black Dawg Posted September 29, 2009 Author Posted September 29, 2009 It was very sad to read this news. It makes the news even more sad, when I realize that she was my own age. I always thought of Lucy as a much older an more experienced lass. I guess we have to be grateful for her inspiration for a great song. I hope all is well with her family and friends. She will be forever with us, as long as we keep rock and roll alive. Long live the the Fab Four and all the wonderous cogitates they shined their light upon. Quote
Black_Dog_90 Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Sad. I feel really sad for this. Thank you Lucy, I really like the song. Quote
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