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Dr. Michael Zuk, the dentist who made headlines over a decade ago for purchasing John Lennon's molar for $50,000, is now on a mission to uncover potential love children of the late Beatles icon.
The tooth, which was originally believed to be one of Lennon's son Julian's baby teeth, was later confirmed to be a molar of the legendary musician himself. Dr. Zuk now believes this piece of Lennon's legacy could help him identify unknown heirs to Lennon's estate.
John Lennon, who was tragically shot in 1980, had two known children: Julian, from his first marriage to Cynthia Powell, and Sean, from his second marriage to Yoko Ono. However, Dr. Zuk speculates that Lennon may have unknowingly fathered other children during his time in the limelight, when he was widely adored by women and contraception was less commonly used.
Dr. Zuk's pursuit began when he acquired Lennon's tooth and decided to extract DNA from it to identify any potential biological children. He believes the singer's fame during the height of Beatlemania may have led to unacknowledged offspring, and he hopes to help any such children claim their share of Lennon's reportedly $624 million estate.
Is this a potential legal issue?
Initially thought to be a baby tooth from Julian Lennon, the tooth turned out to be from John Lennon himself. Dr. Zuk destroyed the tooth to extract DNA, which he hopes will provide evidence of any unknown heirs.
"It's no secret that the Beatles were adored by women, and many of their encounters were likely unprotected," Zuk said.
His theory is that Lennon may have fathered children who are unaware of their connection to the famous musician.
Zuk sees this as a rare opportunity to uncover lost heirs and potentially claim part of Lennon's fortune.
Dr. Zuk's search for Lennon's love children has sparked some controversy, especially after he made headlines in the past by suggesting the possibility of cloning Lennon. He later clarified that the cloning comment was made more as a theoretical discussion about the future of legal rights and the inheritance of Lennon's estate, especially in relation to how his son Julian has been treated by the estate.
Yoko Ono, Lennon's widow, was quick to send Dr. Zuk a legal letter following his cloning remarks, cautioning him against further speculation.
Despite the controversy, Dr. Zuk remains determined to continue his search for potential heirs. Whether or not he uncovers any unknown children of John Lennon remains uncertain, but his quest has already attracted significant attention due to the famous tooth's connection to the Beatles legend.