John Lennon's Son Supported as He Shares Heart Disease Diagnosis
The 63-year-old singer-songwriter urged fans to get checked after saying early diagnosis helped him reverse some damage and aim for a healthy long life.
- On Sunday, May 10, musician Julian Lennon revealed his diagnosis of coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes. The 63-year-old urged fans to "get checked out sooner than later" to identify hidden health issues.
- Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty substances block or interrupt the heart's blood supply. Lennon emphasized that even those exercising regularly and eating healthy food can develop hidden health issues.
- "Even with these ailments, I've managed to catch them early enough, to be able to reverse some of the damage," Lennon added. He thanked doctors for guiding him on this new health journey.
- Supportive messages flooded in from fans and peers following the announcement. Susan posted, "Look after yourself Julian. I wish you good health and long life," while Dominic added, "I wish you well Julian."
- Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon, previously underwent emergency skin cancer surgery in December 2024. He continues his work as a musician, photographer, and author while managing his current health.
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Julian Lennon Reveals Heart Disease Diagnosis
Julian Lennon is urging fans to get their health in order after two eye-opening diagnoses. Lennon’s words of caution come as he revealed he was recently diagnosed with coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes. The 63-year-old musician, author and philanthropist said the illnesses were caught early enough to “reverse some of the damage.” He shared the health update in the caption for a carousel of nature photos he shared to Instagram on May 10. “A…
Oldest son of late music legend reveals heart disease, prediabetes diagnosis
Julian Lennon is turning a recent health scare into a public health message, saying he has been diagnosed with coronary heart disease and prediabetes and urging others not to delay routine medical checkups.
Julian Lennon, 63, Says He Has Coronary Heart Disease and Pre-Diabetes, Is Working to 'Reverse Some of the Damage'
The musician shared his diagnoses to urge others to visit their doctors, saying, "You never know what hidden health issues you may have"Julian Lennon in London in October 2025Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via GettyNEED TO KNOWJulian Lennon shared that he has coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes in the caption for an Instagram postHe urged people to visit their doctor to get checked out for any "hidden health issues"Lennon thanked…
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