Elvis’ ex Linda Thompson pays tribute to King as she returns to Graceland

After splitting from his spouse Priscilla, Elvis Presley’s subsequent main lover was Miss Tennessee mannequin Linda Thompson.

The 37-year-old King began courting the 22-year-old mannequin in 1972 and he or she lived with him at Graceland till they amicably break up 4 and a half years later.

Next week will mark 46 years for the reason that singer’s premature demise and now for the primary time ever his outdated flame has been formally invited by Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises to participate in Elvis Week.

The annual celebrations of the rock icon’s life and profession have already kicked off on the Memphis mansion, with fans around the world able to attend virtually via live stream too.

Ahead of her return to Graceland, Linda has posted a particular tribute to Elvis with a clip of a earlier go to again within the mid-2000s.

Linda, now 73, wrote on her Instagram: “Once again, I am headed back to Memphis to pay tribute to the iconic king of rock ‘n’ roll…the one and only true original… Elvis Presley. It has now been 46 years since the untimely passing of this legendary performer. Thanks to his fiercely loyal and faithfully dedicated fans, Elvis’s memory and legacy are still very much alive!

“Thank you to Graceland and EPE for inviting me to Elvis Week and including me in the full participation of this upcoming special time! Pictured in this clip is Nancy Rooks, who sent me Christmas cards every single year until her passing. We also spoke on the phone often, and I still appreciate her friendship throughout all these years.

“Also pictured is Bernard Lansky, the fashion innovator who dressed Elvis. May the knowledge that love never dies extend some comfort to those who have lost loved ones. Love is the only thing that we can truly take with us and the thing of most value we leave behind. Let’s love one another… that’s the true path to peace…”

At Elvis Week 2023, Linda is giving sold-out $1000 in-person excursions of the Graceland mansion. She may also be interviewed in entrance of followers as a part of the Elvis In Conversation section.

As is the case annually, Graceland will reside stream the annual Candlelight Vigil at Elvis’ grave within the Meditation Garden on the night of August 15 at no cost here.

For extra info on Virtual Elvis Week 2023 and what’s included in every bundle, click on here.