Linda Diana Thompson is an American actress, poet and composer. In 1993, together with her husband David Foster, she was nominated for a Grammy and an Oscar for the song "I Have Nothing", performed by W. Houston in the film "The Bodyguard".
Linda's acting career began in the late 1970s after breaking up with the famous Elvis Presley. She played in several television projects by Aaron Spelling, and then starred in the comedy musical series "Hee Haw" for 15 years.
As the wife of David Foster, Thompson took an active part in the charity fund to help families with children in need of organ transplantation. The organization was founded by her husband in 1985.
Facts from the biography
Linda Diana was born in the USA in the spring of 1950. She spent her childhood in Memphis. Studied at Kingsbury High School. After receiving primary education, she entered Memphis State University at the Department of English and Drama.
In the early 1970s, Thompson repeatedly won beauty contests and received the titles Miss Memphis State, Miss Shelby County and Miss Liberty Bowl. This allowed the girl to pay for further studies at the university.
In 1972, Linda met with the famous singer Elvis Presley. From that moment on, her life has completely changed. Interestingly, Linda first met Presley in 1968. At that time she was not yet 18 years old. The second time fate brought Linda and Elvis in July 1972, when he broke up with his girlfriend Priscilla.
Roman Thompson and Presley lasted almost 4 years, but only after a break in relations did the girl decide to start an acting career. In her autobiographical book, Linda said that she was married twice, but Elvis remained forever the love of her life for her.
Creative way
Thompson has 43 roles in film and television, including participation in Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and entertainment shows: Good Morning America, This is Elvis, "Hollywood Hills", "Real Beverly Hills Housewives, " "Home and Family, " "Promised Land."
Thompson devoted about 10 years to her acting career. She starred in many famous films, including: Starsky and Hutch, Fantasy Island, Stuntmen, Robocop 2, Beverly Hills 90210, Bodyguard.
Subsequently, she devoted herself to songwriting, collaborated with many famous singers and musicians. She wrote words to the famous songs of Kenny Rogers and Celine Dion.
