Both the virus and the syndrome are often referred to together as HIV/AIDS. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. As a result, some will then develop AIDS. The development of numerous opportunistic infections in an AIDS patient can ultimately lead to death.
Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life for Lennonâs murder. At a parole hearing last year, he apologized for the killing saying, âI am sorry for being such an idiot and choosing the wrong way for glory.â. John Lennon would be 76 years old today if he had lived.
During his career with the Beatles, and later as a solo performer, John Lennon wrote and sang some of the most enduring songs of the 20th century. His impact on music and culture in the 1960s was immeasurable and continued well beyond his murder at age 40 by a crazed fan.