Linda McCartney

Date of Birth: September 24, 1941

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: April 17, 1998

Biography

Linda McCartney, born Linda Louise Eastman, was an American photographer, musician, and animal rights activist. She was born on September 24, 1941, in New York City. Linda initially gained fame as a photographer, particularly known for her portraits of rock musicians. Her work was featured in magazines such as Rolling Stone, and she was the first woman to have a photograph on the cover of the magazine. Linda met Paul McCartney of The Beatles in 1967, and they married in 1969. She became a member of the band Wings, which Paul formed after The Beatles broke up. Besides her music career, Linda was a dedicated animal rights activist and a staunch advocate for vegetarianism. She published several vegetarian cookbooks and launched a successful line of vegetarian food products. Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, which later spread to her liver. She passed away on April 17, 1998, at the age of 56.

5 Interesting Facts about Linda McCartney

1. Linda McCartney was the first woman to have a photograph featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

2. She was an accomplished keyboardist and vocalist in the band Wings, which she formed with her husband, Paul McCartney.

3. Linda was a passionate animal rights activist and published several vegetarian cookbooks.

4. She launched a successful line of vegetarian food products that are still popular today.

5. Linda was also an accomplished horse rider and owned a farm where she raised horses and other animals.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Linda McCartney

1. “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.”

2. “We were always trying to be good parents, and we were always trying to do things right.”

3. “I think photographing people is the most difficult. I think it’s the most difficult thing because you are trying to capture someone and show them in a way that they will be happy with, and that’s not always easy.”

4. “Every moment of every day, I’m trying to be a better person, a better mother, a better wife.”

5. “I’m not a professional photographer, but I’m very proud of my work and I love doing it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of her career, Linda McCartney’s net worth, combined with Paul McCartney’s, was estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Linda McCartney had four children: Heather McCartney (from her first marriage, whom Paul McCartney later adopted), Mary McCartney, Stella McCartney, and James McCartney.