Ringo Starr was rushed to hospital on 8 September 1969 with an intestinal complaint.
He was taken to London’s Middlesex Hospital from his Weybridge home in the morning, and given a bed in the private wing.
Ringo is under observation and there is no cause for concern. An operation is unlikely.
Derek Taylor, Apple Corps
Starr had been due to attend a meeting to discuss The Beatles’ future the following day.
John Lennon’s assistant Anthony Fawcett brought a portable tape recorder to document the meeting, which also allowed the absent Starr to hear the discussions.
Ringo – you can’t be here, but this is so you can hear what we’re discussing.
John Lennon
Starr was discharged from the hospital on 11 September.
Page last updated: 10 September 2025
Also on this day...
- 2024: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
- 2018: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: BMO Harris Pavilion, Milwaukee
- 2012: Paul McCartney performs at Africa Express show in London
- 2012: Paul McCartney is awarded French Legion of Honour
- 1980: Recording: Yes I’m Your Angel, Hard Times Are Over by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- 1980: Interview: John Lennon for Newsweek
- 1971: Television: John Lennon and Yoko Ono on The Dick Cavett Show
- 1970: Recording: All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Flying
- 1964: The Beatles live: Forum, Montreal, Canada
- 1963: The Beatles live: ABC Theatre, Blackpool
- 1962: The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead
- 1962: The Beatles live: YMCA, Birkenhead
- 1961: The Beatles live: St John’s Hall, Liverpool
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
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