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.
Dec. 8: John Lennon Shot, Killed 1980. The Beatles' musician John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his New York City apartment on the night of Dec. 8, 1980. Lennon and wife Yoko Ono were returning from the recording studio to their home at The Dakota when 25-year-old crazed fan Mark David Chapman shot him at close range.