Just over two months since the shocking death of Lisa Marie Presley, Linda Thompson is remembering the daughter of her former flame as the young, vibrant girl she was when Linda knew her. The former actress had a brief relationship with Lisa's famous father, Elvis Presley, and she's shared some snapshots from the trio's time together.
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Linda shared the photos on Instagram on Wednesday
The 72-year-old — who is the mother of former reality TV star Brody Jenner — treated her followers to a veritable time capsule of memories that she uncovered while straightening up around her house. "Like many of you, I am doing a little bit of spring cleaning and ran across this photo album from back in the day," she began her lengthy post. "These are all Polaroids. Time stood still for a few moments as I looked through these precious photos."
She lovingly called Lisa by an old nickname
Addressing the first photo in the carousel, Linda called the late singer little "Yisa Marisa" and wrote about the loving memories she has of her.
"She was a precious little girl," she continued, noting that Lisa Marie was 6 years old in the picture that showed her without her front teeth. Apparently, "Yisa" had wanted Linda to take a few shots of her in the dressing room to show off her smile.
Linda also gushed about the relationship she had with her ex's daughter
Linda and Elvis dated from 1972 to 1976. "We had such a wonderful relationship for so many years," she said of Lisa Marie. "She's still a part of my heart."
Linda went on to draw comparisons between Lisa Marie and her oldest daughter, Riley Keough, who is currently locked in a heated legal battle with grandmother Priscilla Presley over Lisa Marie's estate.
Lisa Marie died in January after a cardiac arrest
Her sudden death shocked fans since she'd only just made an appearance at the Golden Globes alongside actor Austin Butler, who portrays her father in an Elvis biopic. Lisa is survived by her three daughters — her son, Benjamin, sadly died by suicide in 2020 — and mother Priscilla.
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We imagine looking through those photos was bittersweet for Linda
It has to be hard to look back on such happy memories knowing that the girl in the photos left this world too soon. But we're sure Linda found some comfort in knowing that the time she had with Lisa was special. Thanks to Linda for giving us a glimpse into that part of Lisa's past.
