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Neil Aspinall Obituary
Aspinall's death was announced in a statement from surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison, and the band's Apple Corps Ltd. company.
Aspinall died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he had been receiving treatment. A British newspaper reported Sunday that McCartney had flown out to see him just before his death.
The statement said "all his friends and loved ones will greatly miss him but will always retain the fondest memories of a great man."
Aspinall stepped down last year as chief executive of Apple Corps, the guardian of the Beatles' commercial interests.
A Liverpool school chum of McCartney and Harrison, Aspinall was The Beatles' first road manager and would drive them to gigs in his van. He later became their personal assistant, and in 1968 was given a management role at Apple Records, the band's own record label.
As head of Apple Corps, Aspinall was executive producer of the hugely successful "Beatles Anthology" album and was behind other successes, including the "Beatles One" album.
"As a loyal friend, confidant and chief executive, Neil's trusting stewardship and guidance has left a far-reaching legacy for generations to come," the band's statement said.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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brian williamson
March 29, 2008
A good friend, quiet yet strong.God love you Nell
Kirk Purington Sr.
March 27, 2008
To all who's lives were touch by this wonderful man....Neil, may you rest in in God's arms and know that the world was a better place because you were a part of it. May the Lord bless you, and give comfort to those who knew and loved him best.......
Heather Ornstein-MacBride
March 27, 2008
Dear Suzie and Family,
I am deeply sorry about Neil.
I remember such wonderful times
at Lermitage with Him! and at
the Santa Monica house.
Miss you....
We all Send our Hugs and Love out
to you and your whole family.
With our Love and Sympathy,
Heather, Jennifer and Jaimie Ornstein
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Tommy Mills
March 26, 2008
My Deepest & Dearest Sympathies to ALL of those friends & family,who knew him Best,He was a Gentleman,and A true Friend with those Closest to Him,A Man who left his Own Fabulous Legacy of his Own,But yet,on behalf of all those ole Friends that were Closest to Him,Especially Paul!!....You've lost a Great Friend Paul,& my Sympathies also to YOU!!.....God Bless Neil....You'll never be Forgotten,by those who Loved You,and those numbers are so staggering High!!.....Peace Be with You My Fried!!.....Peace & Love, Tommy Mills....
Kathy Crowe
March 26, 2008
My heart goes out to the Aspinall family at this sad time. He was a great man, with good morals along with his business knowledge. The Beatles owe him a debt that can never be paid.
Melissa Swoager
March 26, 2008
My sincerest sympathies to the Aspinall family & Neil's friends. Without him, the world may never have known some of the best music ever written. Godspeed, Neil.
RUBEN CARO
March 26, 2008
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE ASPINALL FAMILY. WHO KNOW WHERE THESE FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IF YOU HAD NOT BEEN THERE FOR THEM. I'M SURE THAT IN THEIR LIFE, THEY LOVED YOU MORE.
Tracy Curry
March 26, 2008
Sincere condolences to all family and friends. What an amazing life he led.
Tom Pucel
March 26, 2008
My condolences to all of Mr. Aspinall's family and friends. Mr. Aspinall touched so many lives and made this world a better place through his behind the scenes work with The Beatles.
1SG David Wesneski, USA, Retired
March 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Aspinall and thanks for his monumental efforts that transformed the music scene.
Wendy Stone
March 25, 2008
Thanks for giving us the best band to ever grace a musical stage. RIP! God bless you and your family!
Greg Poland
March 25, 2008
Thanks to Mr. Aspinall for helping The Beatles spread "LOVE" around the world. May God bless.
Robert Derkack
March 25, 2008
and in the end...........the love you take............is equal to the love you make......peace be with you
Peter Judkins,SR.
March 25, 2008
WoW! I didn't know Mr.Aspinall,but I do know that he was an enteperneuoer of the best band in my life,The beatles. In my book if he had ties with my forever best loved Beatles band, than he had to be a loving man from and to earthly beings. I am certain Mr. Neil Aspinall will be deeply missed by his loved ones ,as I do greatly still miss today my heroes of music, of my time, John and George ,my beloved Beatles.I love you too Paul and Ringo.It would be my only life's dream fulfilled,to pesonally shake your hands before we leave this great earth too.I wish I could afford to fulfill. May all freinds and family of Mr.Neil be forever blessed and comforted by our maker. Where now Mr.Aspinall without question resides, in his new body and into eternity. GOD Bless
Bob Iannace
March 25, 2008
I am saddened by the death of Neil Aspinall. He was a dear friend and guardian of the Beatle's interests. I have been fond of the Beatles my entire life and I'll mourn with them at the loss of their friend.
dolly pocket
March 24, 2008
Job well done, you helped create legends.
Susan Nichols
March 24, 2008
What a great job he did for his friends! Thanks for all the years behind the scenes. His work will be remembered forever.
Karen Child-Adolphson
March 24, 2008
My sincere sympathies to the Aspinall family. Thank you, Neil, for your work with the greatest band of all time.
All You Need Is Love.
Dave Silva
March 24, 2008
Rest in peace loyal friend....
Sherry Holland
March 24, 2008
My deepest condolences to Mr. Aspinell's friends & family.
Sherry Caudell
March 24, 2008
Condolences & deepest regards to family & friends.
lk m
March 24, 2008
Thanks, Nell
Judy Swierczewski
March 24, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Mr. Aspinall.
I'm sorry I was never able to meet him and thank him for all his work with my favorite band.
My thoughts are with you all.
John Simpson
March 24, 2008
God Speed
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