The George Harrison Tree

One might have seen this in the news lately.

Of course, everyone knows that George Harrison was a member of one of the biggest bands in history, The Beatles. He was more than a musician. He also a successful filmmaker, humanitarian, and spiritual person who brought Eastern music and culture to the western masses. Last but not least, in his spare time Harrison was an avid gardener.

In 2004, a few years after his death, Harrison was honored in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with a tree planted in his memory. A plaque at the base of the tree reads: "In memory of a great humanitarian who touched the world as an artist, a musician and a gardener."

Unfortunately, the tree has been killed by, get this, beetles! Bark beetles have been wreaking havoc on trees all over the park. One can only imagine Harrison, who died in Los Angeles in 2001, chuckling at the irony.

A new tree is expected to be planted in the near future.

All Things Must Pass indeed, George!