Linda McCartney
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Linda McCartney was born on September 24, 1941, in Manhattan[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on April 17, 1998, in Tucson[1][3][4][5][6][8][10]. A United States citizen[11][12], she was the daughter of Lee Eastman and attended Scarsdale High School and the University of Arizona. She married Paul McCartney in 1969, remaining his spouse until her death in 1998[13].
Professionally, she worked as a singer, photographer, keyboardist, recording artist, songwriter, and film director[13][14][1]. Her musical genre was pop rock, and she was a member of the groups Wings, Suzy and the Red Stripes, and Paul & Linda McCartney. She received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Key Facts
- Father: Lee Eastman[11]
- Mother: Louise Lindner[12]
- Spouse: Paul McCartney[13]
- Child: Stella McCartney[14], Heather McCartney[15], Mary McCartney[16], James McCartney[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Native language: American English[19]
- Occupation: film director[20], artist[21], composer[22], musician[23]
- Educated at: University of Arizona[24], Scarsdale High School[25]
- Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[26]
- Member of: Paul & Linda McCartney[27], Wings[28], Suzy and the Red Stripes[29]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Genre: pop rock[32]
- Discography: Linda McCartney discography[33]
- Commons category: Linda McCartney[34]
- Archives at: Archives of American Art[35], Smithsonian Institution[36]
- Cause of death: breast cancer[37]
- Family name: Eastman[38], McCartney[39], See[40]
- Given name: Linda[41], Louise[42]
- Official website: http://www.lindamccartney.com/[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Linda McCartney[44]
- Work available at URL: https://www.fembio.org/biographie.php/frau/feature/linda-mccartney/beruehmte-fotografinnen[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Instrument: piano[47], voice[48], keyboard instrument[49], drum kit[50]
- Partner in business or sport: Paul McCartney[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: GB[53]
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Began / founded: 1941-09-24[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 1998-04-17[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 10b860bf-f225-4ee0-8c28-e32f1759b4a2[56]
Why It Matters
Linda McCartney has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Linda McCartney born?
Linda McCartney was born in Manhattan[2].
Where did Linda McCartney die?
Linda McCartney passed away in Tucson[4].
Who were Linda McCartney's parents?
Linda McCartney's father was Lee Eastman[11]. Linda McCartney's mother was Louise Lindner[12].
Who was Linda McCartney married to?
Linda McCartney's spouses include Paul McCartney[13].
What did Linda McCartney do for work?
Linda McCartney worked as a singer[5], photographer[6], keyboardist[7], recording artist[8], and songwriter[9].
Where did Linda McCartney go to school?
Linda McCartney was educated at University of Arizona[24] and Scarsdale High School[25].
What awards did Linda McCartney receive?
Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[26].