Basic Details:
- Name: Yoko Ono
- Age: 90 (born February 18, 1933)
- Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
- Profession: Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Peace Activist
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- School: Gakushuin School
- Education: Sarah Lawrence College
- Nickname: Not available
- Nationality: Japanese-American
- Awards: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from the Venice Biennale, Oskar Kokoschka Prize, Hiroshima Art Prize
Net Worth: Yoko Ono’s net worth is estimated to be around $700 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist, singer, and peace activist, known for her avant-garde work in art, music, and filmmaking. She became widely known as the wife of John Lennon and as a member of the Fluxus movement.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- Collaborated with John Lennon on multiple albums, including “Double Fantasy”
- Released numerous solo albums and art projects
- Founded the Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland in memory of John Lennon
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Yoko Ono was married to Toshi Ichiyanagi (1956-1962), Anthony Cox (1962-1969), and John Lennon (1969-1980, his death).
ii. Family:
Yoko Ono has two children, Kyoko Chan Cox and Sean Lennon.
iii. Controversies:
Ono has faced controversies for her perceived role in the breakup of The Beatles and for her sometimes polarizing avant-garde art.
Trivia and Lesser-known Facts:
- Yoko Ono is the first Japanese woman to marry a British man after the ban on interracial marriage was lifted in the UK.
- She has continued to advocate for peace and social justice throughout her career.
- Ono helped to establish the Strawberry Fields memorial in New York City’s Central Park, in honor of John Lennon.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @yokoonoofficial
- Twitter: @yokoono
- Facebook: Yoko Ono
