Beatles Member George Harrison Memorial Tree Destroyed by Actual Beetles in Los Angeles

The name The Beatles may have treated George Harrison very well during his life, but after his death the bugs have been less than kind. The legendary rock guitarist and enthusiastic gardener's memorial tree in Los Angeles has been killed by beetles, in a twist of pure irony.

According to The Los Angeles Times, a memorial tree planted in Harrison's honor near the Griffith Observatory in L.A. has died of an insect infestation.

The tree was planted in Harrison's memory in 2004. The location and type of memorial was chosen because Harrison spent his final days in Los Angeles and was an avid gardener throughout his entire life.

For 10 years, the tree remained in place in front of the observatory but like many of the trees surrounding it, the memorial succumbed to bark beetles, ladybug beetles and other critters that munch on bark.

But not before growing over 10 feet tall.

The George Harrison memorial tree is due to be replanted at a later date, though it hasn't been set.

Harrison passed away on Nov. 29, 2001, of lung cancer after a four year battle with the disease. He was the second member of The Beatles to pass away, following the death of John Lennon in 1980.

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