Why did Elvis leave Linda? How old was Linda Thompson when she dated Elvis Presley?

Linda Thompson is an American songwriter, former actress, and beauty pageant winner.

Thompson commenced her acting career on the American television variety show Hee Haw as a “Hee Haw Honey”.

Prior to marrying Olympic decathlon champion Caitlyn Jenner (then known as Bruce), and then music producer David Foster, she was the girlfriend of Elvis Presley.

Why did Elvis leave Linda?

Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson reportedly broke up in 1976 because, like Priscilla before her, Thompson wanted a “normal” life, which was not possible with Presley’s lifestyle.

The former couple began dating in July 1972 after Thompson attended a private movie screening hosted by Presley at the Memphian Theater in Memphis.

However, they split in 1976 after four years of dating.

Following their separation, Thompson and Presley remained good friends until Presley’s death on August 16, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42.

How old was Linda Thompson when she dated Elvis Presley?

Linda Thompson was 22 years old at the time she dated the late American singer and actor Elvis Presley.