THREE days before he was gunned down, John Lennon complained about his critics — saying they were just interested in “dead heroes”.

Three days before he was gunned down, John Lennon complained about his critics, saying they were just interested in "dead heroes".

John Lennon’s killer was again denied parole today nearly 30 years after gunning him down outside the ex-Beatle’s New York City apartment building.

John Lennon’s killer is trying for parole again.

A PAROLE hearing for John Lennon’s assassin was delayed until September, a court official said, as the famed Beatles star’s killer sought conditional release after nearly 30 years in prison.

John Lennon’s killer will apply for parole for the sixth time this week.

JOHN LENNON’S killer told parole officials during his latest unsuccessful bid for release from prison that he is ashamed and sorry for gunning down the former Beatle nearly three decades ago.

Yoko Ono urged the world to give peace a chance as she unveiled a monument in memory of her husband, John Lennon, in Iceland.

Singer George Michael has taken John Lennon’s ’Imagine’ piano to New Orleans for the latest stop in a photographic tour of the US.

Jared Leto piled on so much weight to play John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman in a new film doctors were seriously worried about his cholesterol.

The Turkish chauffeur of Yoko Ono was today charged in New York with attempting to extort $2m (€1.5m) from her and remanded in custody after being refused bail.

John Lennon’s widow is calling for the anniversary of his death to become a day of worldwide healing.

John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a fourth time in the US because of the “bizarre nature” of his crime.

Requiem for a Dream star Jared Leto has been diagnosed with gout after undergoing dramatic weight loss for a film role.

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly public enemy No. 1 with some angry John Lennon fans.

Actor Jared Leto has rubbished reports that he gained weight for his latest film role by eating fast food.

New Yorkers walking near the scene where John Lennon was shot dead 25 years ago saw a startling sight this week, when it looked like killer Mark David Chapman was lurking once again.

Lindsay Lohan was released from the hospital today after being treated for an asthma attack, her publicist said in Miami.

Movie actress Lindsay Lohan is being treated at a Miami hospital for an asthma attack, her publicist said.

Paul McCartney has spoken out about the death of his friend and former bandmate John Lennon, a day after the 25th anniversary of his murder.

U2 performed a cover of The Beatles classic Norwegian Wood on Thursday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's murder.

Fans brought flowers, candles and their own bittersweet memories today as they gathered to mark the day 25 years ago when John Lennon was murdered in New York.

The Beatles were planning their reunion when John Lennon was murdered, according to the record producer working with the late rocker on the night he was shot.

Twenty-five years ago this week, John Lennon was murdered by crazed gunman Mark David Chapman outside his home in New York City.

Stevie Wonder was unsurprised by John Lennon's murder - because he always feared the star's atheist beliefs would bring about his demise.

Yoko Ono has given permission for previously unreleased recordings by late rocker John Lennon to hit music stores later this year.

John Lennon fans are threatening revenge attacks on his murderer Mark Chapman, should he be released by a New York parole board next month.

The record signed by John Lennon for Mark David Chapman just hours before Chapman fatally shot the former Beatle is being auctioned online.

An album cover autographed by John Lennon for Mark David Chapman, hours before Chapman murdered the music legend, has gone on sale on the internet.

The man who killed John Lennon had his second bid for early release rejected today.

A memorial to John Lennon has been unveiled in the village where he spent his childhood holidays.