When George Harrison passed away on November 29, 2001, it wasn’t just the music world that mourned—it was a personal loss for his Beatles family. Among those most visibly affected was Ringo Starr, whose bond with George was both professional and deeply personal. Although George’s funeral was a private Hindu ceremony held in Los Angeles and followed by the scattering of his ashes in the Ganges River in India, there were quiet moments shared among close friends and family. Ringo didn’t deliver a public eulogy at the funeral, but he later shared emotional words in interviews, reflecting on George’s passing. In one of the most moving interviews he gave shortly after George’s death, Ringo said: “George was a beautiful guy. He loved life, he loved the music, and he was the best friend I ever had. I miss him dearly.” He also recounted the last time they saw each other. George was gravely ill, and Ringo, who was rushing to see his daughter undergoing surgery in Boston, said goodbye with tears in his eyes. George, with his trademark wit, told him: “Do you want me to come with you?” That line, humorous and touching at once, was something Ringo later said he would never forget. For fans, that small, simple exchange symbolized the unique connection between the two men—one built on decades of music, laughter, and mutual love.

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    When George Harrison passed away on November 29, 2001, the world lost more than just a musical icon. Fans everywhere mourned the Quiet […]