Elvis ex Linda Thompson pays tribute 45 years after King’s death with touching photos | Films | Entertainment
Today marks 45 years since Elvis Presley died. During his final years, The King’s major girlfriend after divorcing Priscilla Presley was Linda Thompson. The music icon dated the Miss Tennessee model from 1972-76 and the couple lived together at Graceland.
Now 72, Linda has posted a tribute post to Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his death in 1977.
His old flame went on to become a successful lyricist and shared some from her Josh Groban song To Where You Are which were about her love for The King.
She posted on Instagram: “As my heart holds you…Just one beat away…I cherish all you gave me every day…’Cause you are my forever love… Watching me from up above… And I believe… That angels breathe… And that love will live on and never leave…Fly me up TO WHERE YOU ARE… Beyond each distant star…I wish upon tonight…To see you smile…If only for awhile…To know you’re there… A breath away’s not far…TO WHERE YOU ARE…” – LT.”
Linda broke up amicably with Elvis around Christmas 1976, as she wanted a normal life out of the celebrity spotlight. Although The King went on to date Ginger Alden, who would find him dead, the pair reminded good friends until his dying day.
