His death was announced by his son Michael Wildes, the Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.
Lennons four-year battle to remain in our country is testimony to his faith in this American dream.
Lennon was granted a green card in 1976.
From left: Leon Wildes, Yoko Ono amd John Lennon in 1972Getty Images
The U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History.
Watch Wildes with Lennon on NBCsTomorrowwith Tom Snyder below.
