Paul McCartney shared some devastating news on Thursday as the singer revealed that his brother-in-law, John Eastman, had passed away.INSIDE: Sir Paul McCartney's lavish homes are a far cry from his Liverpool upbringing – detailsThe Beatles stars enjoyed a close bond with John, with the lawyer defending Paul in a 1970 lawsuit, and he shared a photo of the pair pulling off some yoga poses in a living room as he spoke about his grief following the sad passing.
In a lengthy tribute, he shared: "My dear brother-in-law, John Eastman, has passed away. Having known each other for over 50 years it is an extremely sad time for me, and our families.WATCH: The legacy of Sir Paul McCartney's music"John was a great man.
One of the nicest and smartest people I have had the good luck to have known in my life. Not only did he help me massively in my business dealings as my lawyer but as a friend he was hard to beat."SEE: Paul McCartney's wife Nancy Shevell's royal-inspired wedding mini dress designed by familyREAD: Who are Sir Paul McCartney's children?He continued: "His sense of humour always shone through in everything he did and his devotion to his family was supreme.
We had so many fun times together through the years, but when the time came to be serious, he was unbeatable.Finishing off his tribute, he posted: "There is so much more that can be said of his incredible qualities, but words can hardly describe his passion for life and our affection for this amazing man.
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