George Harrison MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called “the quiet Beatle”, Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation and Hindu-aligned spirituality in the Beatles’ work. Although the majority of the band’s songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, most Beatles albums from 1965 onwards contained at least two Harrison compositions. His songs for the group include “Taxman”, “Within You Without You”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, “Here Comes the Sun” and “Something”.
George Harrison was survived by his wife, Olivia Harrison, and child, Dhani Harrison.
Cause of death
Harrison died from lung cancer in 2001 at the age of 58, two years after surviving a knife attack by an intruder at his Friar Park home.
George Harrison’s last words, delivered via a statement by his widow and son, were “Everything else can wait, but the search for God cannot wait, and love one another”.
George Harrison Profile summary
| Full Name | George Harrison |
| Date of Birth | February 25, 1943 |
| Occupation | musician, songwriter, and music and film producer |
| Marital Status | Married, Olivia Harrison |
| No. of Children | 1 |
| Date of Death | November 29, 2001 |
| Age of Death | 58 |
| Cause of Death | Lung Cancer |
