Obituary of Linda McCartney

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Linda McCartney

Linda Louise McCartney, Lady McCartney (born September 24, 1941 in Scarsdale, New York) was a photographer, musician, and author who was best known for being the keyboardist in the band “Wings” and for being the husband of The Beatles member, Paul McCartney. Linda died on April 17, 1998 and her death was because of breast and liver cancer. She died too soon at age 56.

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Linda McCartney Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McCartney, Linda
    • Common Name: Linda McCartney
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Scarsdale, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 24, 1941
    • Age: 56 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Linda Mc Cartney
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1965-1998
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    Linda's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Linda Louise Eastman
    • Father: Lee Eastman (born January 12, 1910-died July 30, 1991)
    • Mother: Louise Lindner (1911-1962)
    • Brother(s):
      • John Eastman (died August 10, 1922)
    • Sister(s):
      • Laura Eastman
      • Louise Eastman
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Melville See Jr. (married 1962-divorced 1965)
      • Paul McCartney (married 1969-1998, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • James McCartney (born September 12, 1977)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Heather McCartney (born December 31, 1962)
      • Mary McCartney (born August 28, 1969)
      • Stella McCartney (born September 13, 1971)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 17 1998 at age 56
  • Place: Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (breast and liver)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, England and Riverside Church in Manhattan, New York
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered at the McCarney English farm in Sussex, England

Category Tags:

PhotographerMusician Author American Born on September 24th Born in 1941 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 56 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Linda McCartney lived her life fully and passionately, inspiring others through her music, activism, and veganism. Her legacy continues to touch countless lives, making her a beloved figure even after her passing. (V)"

"Linda McCartney had a successful career as a photographer, musician, and animal rights activist, but her life was tragically cut short by complications from breast cancer. (V)"

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