Astrid Kirchherr dies

Astrid Kirchherr, the German photographer best known for taking a series of iconic images of The Beatles in Hamburg, has died at the age of 81. Her death was announced on Twitter by Beatles biographer Mark Lewisohn. Danke schön, Astrid Kirchherr. Intelligent, inspirational, innovative, daring, artistic, awake, aware, beautiful, smart, loving and uplifting friend to many. Her gift to the Beatles was immeasurable. She died in Hamburg on Wednesday, a few days before turning 82. RIP. pic.twitter.com/c8UHNK1tj4 — Mark Lewisohn (@marklewisohn) May 15, 2020 For the record, Astrid Kirchherr passed away on Tuesday this past week, not Wednesday. So that’s