She supported her husband in everything. Support, fortress, muse, inspiration - without Linda, Paul McCartney would simply have died. And in the literal sense of the word.
For some reason, the wives of famous poets, musicians and actors always fall into the shadow of their super-famous husbands.
And everyone, as if by agreement, begins to treat them exclusively as "the wives of very popular people" and nothing else. Nobody wants to think about the fact that the husband has gained universal recognition not without the participation of his companion.
But all the most important events in life are decided just in the bosom of the family, sitting by the home fireplace with a cup of fragrant tea. Who knows, if you hadn't been loved by your side, this man would have become so outstanding? Not a fact at all.
Linda McCartney is the most classic example of this behavior. She was always perceived only as the spouse of the "great and mighty" Paul.
Meanwhile, she had a bright, eventful and interesting life.
Childhood and youth
Linda was born on September 24, 1941 in New York in a very wealthy family. Her father was a famous lawyer who strictly guards any infringement of copyright. Mother was the daughter of a large businessman at the time, who owned a chain of women's stores.
And my beloved grandparents were notorious philanthropists who won the respect of the townspeople.
The girl never knew the need. She always had what she wanted. Some peers even envied her for her well-being. She entered an elite college where she graduated with honors. Cloudless childhood, measured youth, everything turned out in the best way.
At the Faculty of Art History, Linda met John Melvin. He was stunningly handsome and at the same time smart, it was simply impossible not to fall in love with him.
John was fond of physics, was erudite and well-read. Men, organically combining intelligence and external attractiveness, inevitably win the heart of any woman.
And so it happened. Linda fell to Melvin's charm and agreed to become his wife. But, as it turned out, it was a very rash act. The young people did not know each other at all, and when they did, it was too late. Different interests, hobbies and outlooks on life. It was impossible to put up with this, young people were forced to leave, despite the birth of a daughter.
Linda and little Heather came back to their parents in New York. When the baby grew up a little, the girl had free time to somehow arrange her career and personal life. Leaving her daughter in the care of a nanny, she decided to try herself as a photographer.
And she got a job in a popular magazine at that time, creating for him the freshest photographs from the world of "stars".
First meeting with Paul
In 1967, a fateful meeting took place. Linda photographed the famous four Beatles, but that was the end of it. There was no hint of sympathy from Paul.
And the girl generally liked John Lenon more. McCartney's heart was occupied at that time.
For a year, the guys forgot about each other, dispersed in different directions. But fate is an unpredictable lady.
In 1968, the young people met again at a business conference in New York. Linda came there to take photos for the latest report.
And John and Paul started their own music company. They talked about serious matters, Linda, being the daughter of a lawyer, gave the guys advice on how best to organize certain moments. To keep in touch all the time, Paul took the phone from Linda and they periodically called up in the evenings. Communication from a business one smoothly flowed into a friendly one.
One day Linda asked Paul to sit with her little daughter. Heather at that time was four years old and there was no one to leave her with. And the girl had important things to do. Paul agreed. Arriving home, Linda found them selflessly playing. It was evident from their faces that both are getting great pleasure from this process. In one evening, they managed to become so good friends, as if they had known each other for more than a thousand years.
Happy couple
Over time, the relationship of young people outgrew the status of friendship. Linda and Paul realized that they did not want to part anymore. In the summer of the same year, McCartney officially terminated his engagement with his ex-lover, and in the fall he and Linda and Heather began to live together.
They were officially married in 1969.
This was a difficult year in Paul's life, the Beatles fell apart, and the ground slipped from under his feet.
He was confused - Paul did not know what to do next. The musician fell into a deep depression, from which Linda pulled him out as best she could.
She inspired McCartney to create a solo project. From that time on, his wife became a muse for him not only in household chores, but also on stage. He even arranged for her to be a keyboard player in his group, because he flatly refused to go out into the hall without her.
Linda, who in her life did not hold a single musical instrument in her hands and did not even think about it, submitted to the will of her husband. Of course, the keyboard player from her turned out not so hot, to the "top three", but the main thing was not that.
It was important that she was always with him. And support is what Paul really needed then. The husband dedicated his sensual and gentle songs to her. They had two children growing up - daughter Stella and son - James. What else was needed for happiness?
In 1975, Linda embarked on a vegetarian diet, infecting her entire family with her choice.
McCartney can be credited with popularizing the new movement in England. Thanks to her, the fashion for vegetarianism did not subside for a long time. And to this day, Great Britain is considered the "greenest" country in the world.
last years of life
Linda lived her life happily, in harmony with herself, family, people and nature.
She left this world in 1998. She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Paul and the children were with her until the last, but they could not overcome the disease.
Until now, her name evokes a kind smile in England and gratitude for what she did.
Paul, starting a new relationship, each time seeks to find a beloved wife in them. Will he find it? Who knows.
