Lady Gaga expressed that her dream collaborator would be the late Beatles star John Lennon, who was tragically murdered in 1980. Gaga shared her admiration for Lennon's heart and the peace sign tattoo on her wrist, inspired by his legacy of peace. Lennon was shot and killed outside his residence in New York City by a deranged fan, Mark David Chapman, who had planned the killing over several months. Gaga has previously compared herself to Lennon, citing a shared dissatisfaction with their own work and a desire for perfection.