Yoko Ono

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Born 18 February 1933.

Yoko Ono

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Yoko Ono (オノ・ヨーコ, also 小野 洋子, Ono Yōko?, born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese artist and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking and for her marriage to John Lennon (1969–1980). Ono brought feminism to the forefront in her music. She is also known for her philanthropic contributions to arts, peace and AIDS outreach programs. Lennon called her "the most famous unknown artist in the world."

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