'My Sweet Lord' Songsmith And Beatles Legend George Harrison's Memorial Tree Killed By Real Beetles!

Many people are considering a new development a recent bit of news the definition of irony; the George Harrison Memorial Tree In Los Angeles' Griffith Park has died thanks to actual beetles infesting the pine.

Planted in 2004 as a tribute to the late Beetles member, the pine tree grew to about 10-feet tall but met its demise this week thanks to the infestation. We can't help but think that the Harrison, a jokester, would have chuckled at this occurrence -despite the death of the tree - if he were alive today. He passed away in 2001 after battling lung cancer.

"In memory of a great humanitarian who touched the world as an artist, a musician and a gardener," a plaque in front of the tree reads, with the addition of a Maharishi Mahesh Yogi quote: "For the forest to be green, each tree must be green"

Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge broke the news to media outlets, explaining that a new sapling would replace the deceased pine soon in order to reestablish Griffith Park as the site of George Harrison's Memorial Tree.

According to The Los Angeles Times, "trees in Griffith Park have occasionally been the victims of bark beetles and ladybug beetles, among other tree-unfriendly creatures. [sic]"

In other Beatles news, filmmaker Ron Howard was just named director of new official documentary focusing on the Fab Four's touring years. MStars News recently reported on this story, so head over to our previous coverage right HERE to read more!

(via Spin)