More than two decades have passed since George Harrison quietly left this world, but today, his spirit felt palpably present as McCartney and Starr shared their grief, their gratitude, and their undying love for “the quiet Beatle.”

“He Was Glowing” — Paul McCartney’s Last Visit

Fighting back tears, Paul McCartney described his final visit to George’s bedside in Los Angeles. “When I walked in, he was so frail, but there was a light in his eyes,” Paul said, his voice cracking. “He knew the end was near, but he wasn’t scared. He was peaceful.”

Paul recalled how they held hands during their final hours together — an unspoken connection between two friends who had seen the world change side-by-side.

“We didn’t talk about The Beatles or music much. It wasn’t about that anymore. He just looked at me and said, ‘Love one another.’ That was George. Always the peacemaker, always the one searching for something deeper.”

“I Lost My Brother” — Ringo Starr’s Painful Goodbye

Ringo Starr, visibly emotional, recounted the heart-wrenching moment he had to leave George’s side. “I was on tour, and when I heard how bad it was, I flew to see him,” Ringo said. “He was lying there, calm as ever, and he smiled when I walked in. We just held hands for the longest time.”

Ringo, pausing to wipe his tears, added, “I told him I had to go to Boston — my daughter was having surgery — and he said, ‘Do you want me to come with you?’ That was George’s humor. Even when he was slipping away, he still made you laugh.”

The Depth of Their Bond

Despite years of global fame, personal struggles, and creative clashes, what McCartney and Starr made clear today is that their bond with Harrison went far beyond the music. “We were lads from Liverpool who changed the world,” Paul said. “But none of it would’ve mattered without each other.”

Ringo echoed the sentiment. “There were fights, sure. We were young and headstrong. But underneath it all, there was so much love. George was my brother.”

George’s Final Message: “Be Here Now”

Paul shared a story that left the room in stunned silence — a final note George had left, tucked inside a book he gave to McCartney weeks before his passing. “It just said, ‘Be here now.’ That was George’s way. He wanted us to live in the moment. Not in the past, not in fear of the future.”

The words, drawn from George’s spiritual path in Eastern philosophy, now echo through McCartney’s and Starr’s daily lives. “I try to remember that,” Paul admitted. “To live with presence. George taught us all that.”

A Song for George

At the end of their tribute, the two men sat beside one another on stage — two legends now in their eighties, still carrying the weight of love and loss. Without fanfare, Paul picked up an acoustic guitar and softly strummed the opening chords to “Something,” George’s most iconic Beatles ballad.

Ringo joined in, tapping a gentle rhythm on his knee. The room fell silent as the two remaining Beatles paid the most heartfelt tribute to their friend — not with grand gestures, but with music, the language they all once spoke so fluently together.

“There’s still a part of him with us,” Paul whispered as the final note rang out.

Fans React Worldwide

News of the emotional remembrance spread quickly, with fans from all corners of the globe flooding social media with tributes, memories, and gratitude.

“George always seemed the most spiritually grounded,” one fan wrote. “To hear Paul and Ringo speak about him like this… it breaks my heart, but it also heals it.”

Another said, “Even in death, George brings people together.”

Legacy Beyond the Music

George Harrison died on November 29, 2001, at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer. While his life was cut short, his legacy — as a musician, humanitarian, and seeker of truth — endures. Through songs like “Here Comes the Sun,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and his solo masterpiece All Things Must Pass, Harrison gave the world a glimpse of his soul.