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Paul McCartney Reflects on Linda's Impact After Beatles

4/5/2026

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In Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, Paul McCartney credits Linda McCartney with helping him cope after the Beatles' breakup.
He describes Linda as a freeing influence who loved rock and roll.
They were married nearly 30 years and had three children: Mary, a photographer, and Stella, a fashion designer.
Linda died in 1998, leaving Paul to cry for about a year.

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In Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, Paul McCartney credits Linda McCartney with helping him cope after the Beatles' breakup.
He describes Linda as a freeing influence who loved rock and roll.
They were married nearly 30 years and had three children: Mary, a photographer, and Stella, a fashion designer.
Linda died in 1998, leaving Paul to cry for about a year.