George Harrison in 2001: The Final Year of His Life

"George Harrison's Final Years: A Deep Dive into the Last Chapter of a Legend"
George Harrison, 58, passed away on November 29, 2001, just before 1:30 p.m. Pacific time. His wife and son were present, and a few significant, close friends were also present, chanting, singing, and praying. Olivia Harrison described it as a "deeply beautiful moment... he yearned to be with God." Harrison's body was wrapped in a silk blanket, slathered in holy water and perfumed oils, and taken care of by Hollywood Forever Cemetery personnel in less than twenty minutes. After being driven to UCLA Medical Center in an unmarked white van, his body was cremated in ten hours during a straightforward Hare Krishna ceremony that included a Bhagavad Gita reading.
Olivia and Dhani Harrison were already on their way to Switzerland with his ashes when word of his passing spread. Later, these were dispersed at Allahabad, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers-the three holiest rivers in Hinduism-during a covert ceremony postponed to prevent fans and the media from snooping around.
Harrison's spiritual journey could be said to have started in Benares, which is nearby. It was there in the late summer of 1966 that he went with Ravi Shankar and experienced a transformative glimpse of a "bliss" that fame, wealth, pop music, and the likes of John, Paul, and Ringo could never quite provide. Harrison's ashes were also distributed there. For individuals who thought that spirits "nipping through" reincarnation.
Harrison's spiritual journey could be said to have started in Benares, which is nearby. It was there in the late summer of 1966 that he went with Ravi Shankar and experienced a transformative glimpse of a "bliss" that fame, wealth, pop music, and the likes of John, Paul, and Ringo could never quite provide. Harrison's ashes were also distributed there. He was at last home to those who believed in reincarnation and souls "nipping through the astral plane." Harrison's final journey to the holy city of Benares, which took place over 35 years after his initial one, demonstrated an impressive dedication to the pursuit of self-knowledge, even for those with a more skeptical disposition. Few musicians posed as many uncomfortable questions, both of themselves and of of God, of life itself. He was ready to hear some answers.
“When I met George he said his ambition was to have no ambition,” Olivia Harrison said. “And I think he achieved that. For the last five years he felt like that. He was free to go.”

[@stephenstone8480]

George never gave in, never gave up, and never sold out. People like that never really die...they live on forever.

[@schteboroberts299]

Right on!

[@RaquelÁlvarez-z2i]

TOTAL. TAL CUAL ❤❤❤

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

I was very sad and angry. I remember reading around May of 2001 that his cancer had metastasized, and I knew it was over. The day he died, I took a fresh pack of cigarettes, scrunched them up and threw them away. I haven't smoked a cigarette since Nov. 29, 2001. I miss you, George. I listen to your solo stuff these days more than I do the others. Hare Krshna.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

I was heartbroken when I saw it in the paper that George had died. His death was mentioned on the December 1st newspaper. I bought every single local newspaper that mentioned his death back in 2001.

[@brucetowell3432]

Thanks for your testimony. I had a heart attack after I had just turned 58, have never smoked a cigarette since. Paul has written many beautiful songs with Lennon, but believe he and George would have also, had the Lord granted George more life. "Something" / "Here Comes The Sun"/ It's All Too Much"..were some of the most memorable songs penned by George, of course there were many. many more, included my favorite of his "While My Guitar Gently Sleeps", looking forward to seeing him in the after life.

[@marksteiner2194]

Good for you. Take care. ❤

[@brucetowell3432]

@@marksteiner2194 Thank you, you do the same.

[@jackpayne5101]

@@kristinadospoy7347 If ever there was a reason to stop smoking it was George Harrisons death from it at only 58, well done by the way I bet you feel better for it!

[@LucyLennon20]

Its difficult to know you only have "X amount" of time left on earth. George Harrison is admired for his courage and grace during his last days ...

[@karenboromeo899]

l find this comforting we can go at any time. You live your best & appreciate what's important. Treat people well..don't hold on to grudges.

[@mirrortime]

Ya know what? THANK YOU! This is the most tasteful thing I've seen about George and his passing! I love everything musically by this great man. His life has been a good guidepost for me. And a hero of love. The Beatles are LOVE! George Harrison lived LOVE!

[@paulsimmons5726]

George Harrison’s slide work was without peer, a sound from Heaven! RIP George!

[@chrisnolan5607]

One of a kind, he put his own stamp on his slide playing = wiith Beatle harmonies....

[@jackpayne5101]

@@paulsimmons5726 Back in the eighties I heard a song from Belinda Carlisle ' Leave A Light On' playing on the radio when the guitar riff came on I stopped and said That's George I know his playing a mile off, sure enough it was.❤

[@TheBluetoob]

@@jackpayne5101 I heard the same song while driving too & always get emotional whenever I hear him playing on Day after day by Badfinger

[@captainsatellite2112]

Tom Petty told a funny story. He and George used to send faxes to each other back in the day. After Olivia helped fend off that attacker, Tom (who lived in LA) sent George a fax that said, "Glad you're OK. Good thing you married a Mexican."

[@smilinmoo]

I loved this story! They were such good friends.

[@DeeLee-p8c]

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[@Calatriste54]

Loved them both..

[@cramz1009]

never cared for petty, now I understand why..racist pos

[@LH-ot5rk]

😂😂

[@suewarner1781]

George and his music will live forever!

[@swordsman3951]

George Harrison's eyes, so intense and thoughtful, and kind too.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

He was gorgeous!!

[@christinefrattin17]

So True!!!!

[@smilinmoo]

Paul Simon said this about his friend, George Harrison: “He was an extraordinary guy; everybody knows that. Amazing person, not just a musician but really brave, open, kind. Just a certain percentage of him was Beatles, but the rest, he was just regular. Just interested in life, interested in the world, interested in the mind. A pleasure to hang out with him.” I was crushed when George passed away, because I had loved him since I was 7 years old and saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. I’ve read everything about him and listen to his solo work all the time.

[@stephenfeldman8104]

@smilinmoo My lifelong relationship with George also began at age 7 (1967). You're a kindred spirit.

[@cindysue5474]

Funny Art Garfunkel was talking to George about Simon and the hassles they had and George laughed and said Oh you have your Paul also.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Hard to believe it’s been 20+ years since he passed. And only 58 years old……I’m 70 so 58 seems on the young side. He was not only a Beatle but I enjoyed his time with The Traveling Wilburys too. He’s is certainly missed.

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Good call, we can't forget that

[@kellyalamanou5185]

i'll always love him!! George Harrison was a spiritual artist. He sought after greater purposes of life and gave music to his inner feelings and revelations in a rock era which was itself a challenging task to do.The depth of his songwriting and performances is unparalleled many of his songs have a real zenful effect. And then of course his amazing slide. He was really unique! George goes beyond The Beatles.That's my opinion. The depth of his songwriting and performances is unparalleled his songs have an amazing zenful effect. George lived a spiritual journey of devotion towards what he felt was ultimate truth and played that tune and sang no matter what the whole world said or criticized.

[@lynnedanieli2537]

Miss you every day George but your beautiful music still lives on in all our hearts. R.I.P beautiful George ❤🌺❤🌹

[@CraigCholar]

Isn't it a pity, that all things must pass away.

[@nigel900]

And even more a pity if lost in death.

[@underthebluetakemein.]

What is life.......Oh wait, Here comes the sun !!!

[@schteboroberts299]

Probably my favorite guitar player ever.

[@annanardo2358]

He was a sweet man...George will always be remembered throughout this world. Bless you George for giving us the beautiful music.....and my favorite " Something" ...💝💝💕💖

[@sbrenner2561]

I never stop missing him...

[@ch33psk8]

"But it takes so long, my Lord" R.I.P. George.

[@jv-ep2tc]

sobbing here. it is simply perfect that Patti got the last photo of them together. wow.

[@jackpayne5101]

George, loved you then, love you now and always.❤

[@garychambers5850]

Great Video! Thank you for showing this to all of Georged fans. I loved George and his Beatle buddies since that Sunday Night, February 9th, 1964. I was 8 years old. My older Brother Mark bought every Beatle 45rpm and Album since. I would sit on my bed a listen over and over. George became my favorite after he released his epic album " ALL THINGS MUST PASS" I couldn't stop listening. When I got my car, My Buddy Sal put in an 8-track tape player. I bought a copy of "All Things Must Pass" for my Car! Then 1971 Comes and George performs at his "CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH". I bought the Triple album 💖

[@kimanderson8556]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IT'S BEEN ALMOST 23 YEARS SINCE WE LOST GEORGE HARRISON!! He was a "WONDERFUL" man and known as the "QUIET" Beatle!! He was a GREAT, musician and had SO MUCH TALENT!! Even his son Dhani has TALENT just like he did and he's LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM!! What I liked about George Harrison was the fact that he was so "HUMBLE" and "LAID BACK!!" RIP George and thanks for the "GREAT" memories!!

[@kristinadospoy7347]

Those fans who posed with George were very, very lucky!!!

[@SusanMarks-mm3mr]

I cant watch these videos anymore. Its so nice that you have these. I don't want to remember him sick,but alive and funny.

[@carolemeador3257]

George was the best Beatle.

[@BartekWesołowski-r1i]

Wspaniały człowiek i wielki artysta. George to mój ulubiony Beatles!

[@elisangelaandrade6349]

Oi!o meu tambem tá bom,❤❤❤

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

video message comments and very nice pictures of George Harrison and his wife Olivia and their son and friends .Very sad and very nice.

[@JanetWilkins-y3z]

I remember watching an interview with ringo, when george was attacked and in hospital ringo said he went to see him, ringo said he had to get back to usa re his daughter, dear george said to ringo would you like me to come with you, ringo cried so touched by george recovering from the attack yet would go with ringo.❤

[@DouglasBrightman-yb8ry]

I think of George most days,especially recently My favourite band Travelling Wilburys ,I currently listen to a heck of a lot RIP George ❤

[@Angel-fc7ip]

what a beautiful man.. he will always have a place in my heart along with his music...

[@paulbaxa1407]

Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@Gkt77]

I lost my father the same year from alcohol . He was 48. 2001 was a bad year indeed 😢😢😢

[@roywatson8133]

thanks for posting the last months of georges life

[@brucetowell3432]

Thanks for sharing those photos and info!

[@christopheradderley45]

My favourite Beatle. Our sweet George 🧡

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Great musician and great attitude

[@kristinadospoy7347]

Happy birthday, Dhani!!! God bless you!!

[@joegongora2200]

George certainly loved life and lived the best he knew how. He died a couple of months after 9/11. Being part of a Rock 🪨 Band at 14 and traveling to Germany with his new found friends. The Beatles accepted him because at that age he could play guitar 🎸. He was the youngest of the Beatles and in Hamburg when officials found out he wasn’t of working age. He was deported back to England the rest of the guys took off soon after. The Beatles were back together again and playing back in clubs. He was their lead guitarist and the Beatles wouldn’t have been complete if George hadn’t been part of the group. It’s great seeing the picture before he died he had gotten together with Paul and Ringo. George Harrison also wrote and recorded great songs.

[@mannekeil]

Er war ein ganz großer, als Musiker und vor allem als Mensch.

[@SteveRoberson-t1x]

God bless you George wherever you are !

[@artusdracus99]

Hugs to u, spiritual beatle ❤

[@user-sk5hm9rt9p]

Very spiritual person mr George Harrison . He was ready for death when his time came. I will never forget his loving heart of hearts 💕❤❤ his courage and his dedication to his art of music 🎵🎶🎵 . Rest in peaceful peace till the day of resurrection on this evil earth . Which will one day soon be paradise on earth again. In Jesus Christ name Amen . You too John Lennon R.I.P.

[@artusdracus99]

@@user-sk5hm9rt9p never happened rest in peace or something. Learn and study. Channel awakening wisdow

[@EliaVega-p6e]

Que vídeo más triste, no se veia grave de muerte, que lamentable, a los buenos les pasan cosas malas

[@РыжевАлександр-ъ3с]

Мне кажется, что Джордж был необыкновенно добрым человеком!!

[@Climate_Hoax2024]

We all go through stages in our lives where life and death don't often cross our minds for years and then one day we are faced with the mortality of someone else or ourselves and then it's ALL we can think about. So many people have passed away that meant a lot to me and now there isn't a day that goes by that in some former way, death crosses my mind unlike all the decades I spent never thinking about it. What I have learned is that death is a part of life. Those are easy words to say and write, but when you take your eyes off the screen and your fingers off the keyboard and you just sit in silence and think about what it all means, it is one sobering and poignant feeling you will get deep inside where your emotions live. We will all experience this at some point and none of us will escape its affects on our soul.

[@victorcontreras3368]

So sad to see the end of a great musician and wonderful memories of a Beatle. May he rest in peace ✌️

[@Jgeneraledger23]

George looks far-older than a 50-something. I hope he enjoyed life, he sure made life more-interesting, that's for sure

[@rodneykitchen3869]

So sad ,George, the only Beatle to have any soul, gone to soon.

[@jimcoleman598]

Only one with any soul? Wrong

[@mrsbluesky8415]

They all had soul George just had a little extra 😊

[@rodneykitchen3869]

@@mrsbluesky8415 Nope..

[@steveconn]

Went to Strawberry Fields for George. Big shock when he died.

[@rebeccabledsoe4550]

Attended his memorial service at Griffith Park in Hollywood california 800 people showed up when they played my sweet lord everyone cried and capital records was draped in black, gqve out books with john and george on cover

[@michaelrochester48]

I saw George Harrison pictured with his good friend, Jackie Stewart,, and one of them looks like Nick Mason of Pink Floyd

[@philippinnell7154]

just a great kind man .....

[@NaaHva]

Same with Paul. Miss both so much.

[@joevecchio4687]

What Paul do you miss?

[@NaaHva]

@@joevecchio4687 Oh just the man who wrote pearls like 'I Saw Her Standing There' 'And I Love Her' 'I'll Follow The Sun' 'Yesterday', 'The Night Before 'Michelle' 'Got To Get You Into My Life' 'For No One' and 'Eleanor Rigby'. Miss him, miss him, miss him!

[@joevecchio4687]

Are you crazy ? Paul is alive

[@NaaHva]

@@joevecchio4687 No. Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced with Billy Shepherd.

[@billessick7049]

George my fave rite Beatle also one of my favorite musicians he will be missed by many great person

[@Doones51]

We are all like the Androids in Blade Runner, searching for our maker and not knowing our expiration date. RIP George, you left us some beautiful music.

[@InesReboyras]

Sad.😪😪😪😪😪

[@BlueyHeelerluvsBeatles]

Sending hugs to you in Heaven George ❤

[@jackpayne5101]

That smile ❤

[@zeehondje1000]

I miss him, but he left a beautiful son behind, who looks a lot like him.

[@thereunionparty]

So sad to see those final photos of George and Olivia. They seem to be putting stoic faces on but she looks anxious, understandably.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Darn, I'm tearing up.

[@jamesmurphy5585]

That brought a tear to my eye. On the day of Georges passing, i was in my garage sweeping the floor after having a tidy up and going through a heap of records and other stuff. I heard the news on the radio. It wasn't a total surprise as he was very unwell but really saddening nevertheless . Two of The Beatles gone... I shed a few tears as i worked. When i swept everything into a pile i noticed what looked some paper stamps in the pile. I picked them up and they were two Beatle stamps (big in the 60's) that had fallen out of my Magical Mystery Tour double EP. It was one of George and one of John stuck together. And i thought well maybe John and George are together somewhere like these two stamps were.

[@pierrelalonde3705]

I love George he was awesome.

[@michaelrochester48]

Why is every ad on KZbin with Kamala Harris. That’s getting kind of annoying now.

[@MrRacket991]

"You never give me your money."

[@Mozart1220]

Wait till she's President. LOL.

[@LH-ot5rk]

That right there makes paying for no ads worth every penny.

[@TheBluetoob]

Life goes on within you & without you

[@robharding5345]

My, how time flies, it does not seem that long ago, We really do need to make every second of our lives count, For we are here for just a fleeting time.❤

[@petejones879]

Great to see him with another petrol head musician Nick Mason and to see him with Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss

[@raulduke6105]

Ringo said nobody had a better friend

[@nigel900]

When you’re on your death bed… the searching better be over. I wonder if it was…

[@JoshMaxPower]

Sounds like the man was living the high life right to the end, as well he deserved.

[@heathermann8788]

Thank you.

[@eltinjones4542]

Sad but life and death ❤

[@BartekWesołowski-r1i]

4:07 - jedno z najbardziej przygnębiających zdjęć w historii muzyki. 😥😥 George tak smutno patrzy, bo wie, że już wkrótce odejdzie.😭😭 Uważa się, że autorem tego smutnego zdjęcia jest Ringo Starr. Ringo Starr bardzo przejmująco wspomina swoje ostatnie spotkanie z George'em: "Ostatnie tygodnie życia spędzał w Szwajcarii. Pojechałem go odwiedzić. Był bardzo chory, mógł tylko leżeć. Byłem u niego, gdy był już w kiepskim stanie... Leciałem do Bostonu, bo moja córka miała guza mózgu. Powiedziałem: 'No cóż, muszę lecieć do Bostonu', a on na to: 'Chcesz, żebym leciał z tobą?!' To były ostatnie słowa, które do mnie skierował. Taki właśnie był nasz George". Po tej wypowiedzi Ringo Starr nie mógł powstrzymać łez. To było do bólu wzruszające. 😥

[@johnclaba1457]

Just a testament to the phrase DO NOT SMOKE.

[@lynn3429]

miss you dear George

[@lesejabbour7705]

What gearge said are true but God does live within us God his not very hard to be found He is our creator God created us and our universe We can't see God but he can see us each n everyone of us God is real n true !!! Peace✌️n L❤️ve

[@soniab7538]

My father died of lung cancer on Nov 29 2021. .20 years after George died. But my father was 76...I wish my dad had quit smoking earlier than he did but unfortunately it is hard to quit

[@Kiki-ug3lm]

I think Dhani's name is pronounced Dan-ee not Don-ee. At least that is how it sounds when Clapton and McCartney say it.

[@petersheely7246]

RIP George 🙏😔

[@eviltaygervk3051]

Todas as coisas passam só o que não passa é a saudade que você deixou George, que Krishna de ampare com sua paz e sabedoria.

[@michaelrochester48]

I have seen other photographs of Harrison looking really bad going for treatment in New York City. I’ve seen them online.

[@JokerW489]

Es alguien de nuestra familia, que amamos desde siempre y al que no hemos podido abrazar.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

nice

[@garychynne1377]

thanks man

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

Nicely done. 🖖

[@lotushealingsanctuary]

And some of George's ashes are at the Lake Shrine of Paramahansa Yogananda. 🕉️🙏💖

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

And it’s gonna take a money A whole lot of precious money ?

[@gordonf.woodbine7588]

I wonder if George is still searching for his god? Much admired in life.

[@zuzanakourilova3980]

George, if could say that He Is the best Singer that him from the boom

[@Mark65845]

As an Uber driver I listen to the Beatles all day

[@scotttyson7970]

Cancer couldn't even kill George's fine head of hair

[@donnawaldron3261]

1:48 Roger Glover of Deep Purple in small hat and what looks like John Lord.

[@razorsedge7100]

George was the most "calculating" member of the band.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

That was really a very

[@Pharoset]

Dude, your title is misleading. Why don't you title this the last TWO years of his life? You start out in Jan. 2000, and he died in Nov. 2001... almost two years later.

[@drummersagainstitk]

George unfortunately had a deadly habit and smoked 2 to 4 packs of cigarettes everyday for 37yrs.

[@jackf8417]

If I had a dollar for every time the narrator said “George Harrison”, I’d be as rich as George Harrison.

[@recipehacker9752]

Sad

[@leejohnson3209]

You never know how long you've got, but stay of the ciggies kids. A life stubbed out too soon.

[@youarewhatyouare]

Was that bert weedon

[@pietroamaretti8550]

Nothing gives the feeling of infinity like stupidity.

[@Mozart1220]

We don;t need his name mentioned in every example. We know who he is.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

very

[@victorcontreras3368]

What surprises me are the ones that were given the death sentence and converted to life due to being unconstitutional. Usually a life sentence of this type of offense comes with a "no possibility of parole". Why are these senseless murderers given chance of parole?