Lucy Vodden, the woman who was reportedly the inspiration for the Beatles song, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” has died at the age of 46.
Despite many believing that it was a thinly veiled song about LSD, John Lennon and the Beatles have always disputed those claims. Lennon said that his son Julian actually came up with the title for the song.
When Julian was 4-years-old he made friends with a little girl named Lucy at school. Julian came home one day with a drawing and showed it to his dad. He told him, “This is Lucy, in the sky with diamonds.”
Lucy Vodden was diagnosed with Lupus more than five year ago. She died last Tuesday.
After learning of her illness, Julian had gotten in touch with Lucy a few times, texting her and sending her gifts.
He recalls, “I wasn’t sure at first how to approach her. I wanted at least to get a note to her. Then I heard she had a great love of gardening, and I thought I’d help with something she’s passionate about, and I love gardening too. I wanted to do something to put a smile on her face.”
Lucy is survived by her husband Ross Vodden.


















