Elvis’ girlfriend Linda bluntly dismisses all the opposite girls The King’s life
Elvis Aaron Presley had women screaming for him even earlier than he had his first native hit at nineteen with That’s Alright.
Throughout his life he pursued girls from early days on the street, to co-star dalliances on movie units.
His long-term relationship with Priscilla Presley, and their shorter marriage, did little to cease The King’s wandering eye.
But within the ultimate 5 years of his life one girl stood above all others, the native Memphis magnificence queen who his closest household nonetheless keep had the most effective probability of saving his life (and did so greater than as soon as whereas they have been collectively).
Linda Thompson will return to Graceland this August and has been talking about her life with Elvis this week. Scroll right down to see her views on his different girls and photos of them collectively.
Linda was with Elvis for 4 and half years and, together with the star’s cousin, spoke out final yr in opposition to the Baz Luhrman biopic which erased them from the story.
At the time, she stated: “So many people are left out who were very important and instrumental in Elvis’ life – I wouldn’t call it a biopic.
“I spent 4 and a half years of my life residing with and deeply caring for Elvis on many ranges. I shared a hospital room with him each time he was in hospital. I had my very own mattress subsequent to his throughout these occasions.
“I travelled on every tour with him. I was the only women to ever do so in this life. I was at every Las Vegas engagement during those years.
“I actually saved his life on a number of events.”
Linda added: “We stayed in touched and liked one another till the day he died – regardless that we had damaged up and I had moved out of Graceland solely eight months earlier than.
“So any inclusion or exclusion in any movie ever made can never erase the important role I played in his life and he in mine. But every true fan already knows that.”
Linda has spoken overtly and lovingly of her time with Elvis over time and sometimes seems at conventions and celebrations of his life. She might be a visitor speaker on the upcoming Graceland Elvis week, becoming a member of the panel on August 15.
This week she strengthened her significance in his life with a candid and pointed submit.
Linda posted a collection of private images of herself with Elvis, alongside a heartfelt message.
She stated: “It’s amazing how many photos were actually taken of Elvis & me during the 4 1/2 years we lived together since there were no iPhones then! I am sharing with you just a few…
“Most of the pictures have been taken by paparazzi or followers. If you need to know who spent probably the most time with Elvis within the final years of his life, all you need to do is scan the images.
“A few other “friends” may have passed through and gotten their photos taken once or twice, but they were just passing through. I was the constant in his life during those years.”
Linda added: “I have been appearing at a few Elvis events this year, and I am looking forward to sharing my rarified memories at Graceland’s Elvis week in August. Elvis has the most loyal and best fans in the world, and I am looking forward to seeing many of you there!”
The actress and Oscar-nominated songwriter, nonetheless glamorous at 72, met Elvis in July 1972, six months after his divorce from Priscilla was finalised. After standing by him for over 4 years, she ultimately left when she realised he would by no means calm down.
Linda married Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner in 1981 and so they had two sons, Brandon and Brody. Her second marriage was to music producer David Foster. She stays near each her exes whereas additionally conserving the reminiscence of Elvis alive.