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Published 09:36 3 May 2017 BST
Updated 09:51 3 May 2017 BST
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It doesn't take much reading between the lines to see what the Mail are trying to say here.
However, Twitter users were quick to point out that Lennon's salary has absolutely nothing to do with his health, and that mental illness affects everyone, rich or poor.
https://twitter.com/matt_timblin/status/859670303303192576
https://twitter.com/matt_timblin/status/859673863579414528
https://twitter.com/joshmeatsix/status/859671993163055104
https://twitter.com/burnsy5shoes/status/859663021525880832
https://twitter.com/ephemeraljoy/status/859665462619189248
https://twitter.com/MichelleEwen_/status/859670118623834112
Over 300 people replied to the single tweet, expressing their outrage and condemning the paper for focusing on his wage in a story about mental health.
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