Lucy Vodden, who provided the backdrop for the Beatles iconic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus at the ripe young age of 46.
Her death was announced Monday September 28, 2009 by St. Thomas' Hospital in London, where she had been treated for the chronic disease for more than five years, and by her husband, Ross Vodden. Time of death unknown.
Lucy's connection to the Beatles dates back to when she was 4 years old went to school with Julian Lennon, John Lennon's eldest son. Julian came home with an image of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" Hence the song. Child's play turned fame song.
John Lennon, along with other Beatles members, were collecting material for the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." John took the image and created "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" (IE.. "LSD") referencing Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Amazing how people want to assume the worst. As ironic as it is, I now refer to the song as "Lupus In the Sky with Diamonds." In honor of Lucy.
Lucy and Julian lost touch, but they reconnected when he tried to help her cope with the disease through gardening and other means of joy, by emailing uplifting emails, sending her flowers and gardening vouchers as she was an avid gardener which brought her great joy they both shared as a hobby.
I would like to honor her and all those who have lost their lives to this sometimes debilitating and life threatening disease which is treatable and not curable. The odds are in our favor as patients but it takes this kinds of awareness, unfortunately, to bring people to the point of caring. Some speculate if Michael Jackson had Lupus???? Even other stars I will not mention. If one does have Lupus and has the ability to reach the masses it is your calling and opportunity to help find a cure and raise awareness.
Our blessings and prayers go out to Lucy's family and all who suffered this great loss. Up above they are watching and know we will fight and find a cure !!!!!
Angela
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