Linda Thompson Opens Up About Her
Linda Thompson and Elvis Presley: A Love Story Behind the Legend
In the 1970s, Linda Thompson shared a deep relationship with Elvis Presley, ending it just a year before his 1977 death at 42.
Born in Memphis, Linda once told her parents, “I’m going to marry Elvis Presley.”
Years later, she met him after his divorce from Priscilla and soon moved into Graceland.
Their bond was intense yet troubled.
“I loved him more than life, but watching him self-destruct was emotionally draining,” Linda said, recalling his growing dependence on medication and declining health.
By 1975, overwhelmed by exhaustion and worry, she chose to leave but stayed in touch.
Her final message before his death: “Tell him I love him.”
Today, Linda honors Elvis through her memories and photos, remembering not just The King of Rock, but the man she loved — talented, troubled, and unforgettable.
Linda Thompson and Elvis Presley: A Love Story Behind the Legend
In the 1970s, Linda Thompson shared a deep relationship with Elvis Presley, ending it just a year before his 1977 death at 42.
Born in Memphis, Linda once told her parents, “I’m going to marry Elvis Presley.”
Years later, she met him after his divorce from Priscilla and soon moved into Graceland.
Their bond was intense yet troubled.
“I loved him more than life, but watching him self-destruct was emotionally draining,” Linda said, recalling his growing dependence on medication and declining health.
By 1975, overwhelmed by exhaustion and worry, she chose to leave but stayed in touch.
Her final message before his death: “Tell him I love him.”
Today, Linda honors Elvis through her memories and photos, remembering not just The King of Rock, but the man she loved — talented, troubled, and unforgettable.
