“She Was Something Else”: Paul McCartney Cries While Discussing Late Wife Linda
Paul McCartney became tearful while recalling his late wife, Linda, during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast. He spoke about her warmth, compassion for animals and outspoken vegetarianism, offering a personal glimpse of their relationship as he promotes a documentary about his life.
McCartney recalled meeting musician Chrissie Hynde with Linda in a London recording studio and said their shared interests helped them connect. Linda died of breast cancer in 1998 after nearly three decades of marriage to McCartney; he married Nancy Shevell in 2011.
- McCartney became emotional while remembering Linda.
- He recalled her kindness towards animals and vegetarian advocacy.
- Linda died in 1998 after nearly three decades of marriage.
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Paul McCartney is a British musician best known as a member of the Beatles and for his long career as a solo artist. He married American photographer and musician Linda Eastman in 1969, and they also made music together as part of the band Wings.
Linda McCartney was known for her photography, her support for animal welfare and her advocacy of vegetarianism. She died of breast cancer in 1998, after nearly 30 years of marriage to Paul. McCartney later married Nancy Shevell in 2011.