Sean Ono Lennon Sets the Record Straight on John Lennon's $200 Million Estate and His Brother Julian

For years, a rumor has floated around that John Lennon’s $200 million fortune went almost entirely to Sean Ono Lennon, leaving his older half-brother Julian out in the cold. This week, Sean addressed it directly on X, replying to a user that he and Julian inherited equal amounts, and that Julian’s trust was actually slightly larger, though only by a tiny margin.

The correction comes after decades of headlines suggesting a rift between the brothers, who share a father but grew up in very different circumstances. Julian was 17 when John Lennon was killed in 1980; Sean was just five. Both have repeatedly said they’re close, and Sean recently posted about celebrating his 51st birthday with Julian, calling attention to their bond rather than any supposed feud.

There’s more good news in the Lennon family too. Sean recently welcomed John Lennon’s first grandchild with partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl, adding a new generation to the story. So the next time someone tells you the Lennon brothers are fighting over money, you can tell them the actual heir already settled it.

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