It's been more than 50 years since The Beatles first took the world by storm, and in that
time, there have been all sorts of rumors about the band and its members.
One of the most common rumors is that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by
a lookalike.
However, that rumor has been addressed.
Come along with FactsVerse as we loop you in on the details.
About Mary McCartney Mary McCartney is a British photographer,
director, and animal rights activist.
She is the daughter of Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney and the younger sister of
Stella McCartney.
McCartney began her photography career in the early 1990s when she photographed her
father and stepmother for their book, Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now.
She has since gone on to shoot for a variety of publications, including Vogue, Harper's
Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair.
In 2005, she founded Mary's Farm Sanctuary, a rescue farm for chickens in Sussex, England.
She has also spoken out against the use of fur in fashion and the practice of live animal
exports.
In 2016, McCartney made her directorial debut with the short film Ringo's Big Day Out.
The following year, she directed the documentary If These Walls Could Sing, about Abbey Road
Studios.
The film features interviews with a number of high-profile musicians, including her father,
Ringo Starr, Brian May, and Mark Ronson.
Paul McCartney's daughter finally addresses the rumors about his death.
In an appearance on "Good Day New York," Mary McCartney, the daughter of The Beatles legend
Paul McCartney, addressed the constant death rumors involving her father.
She thinks the way these rumors spread is absurd.
She also believes that the fact that people care so much about her father's well-being
is a testament to his fame.
Mary continued by stating that she frequently calls her father on the phone and that he
is still very much alive and well.
She remarked how wonderful it was to know that so many people cared about her dad, and
how nice it was to hear that.
She later reassured the audience that her dad is doing quite well.
In response to a question on how the rumors about her father's passing spread, Mary stated
that one hypothesis centers on the Abbey Road record cover, in which Paul may be seen strolling
barefoot and out of step with his bandmates.
According to the idea, the white Volkswagen Beetle carries a license plate that reads
"28IF," indicating that Paul would've been 28 IF he had survived.
The four Beatles also serve as a representation of a funeral procession, with George serving
as the gravedigger, Paul as the dead, Ringo as the faithful, and John as the priest.
Another explanation involves playing "Strawberry Fields Forever" backward.
According to one theory, Lennon sings the song's closing line, "I buried Paul," in that
particular context.
She claims there are two different sides to her father.
Mary McCartney addressed the rumors before revealing that she saw "various" forms of
her father emerge at various points in her life.
She claims that her father, Paul McCartney, the Beatles, is one thing, while her father,
Paul McCartney, the family guy, is another.
She went on to say that although he is viewed by many as an untouchable idol, he is actually
just an ordinary man who enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Mary claims that her father, although among the most well-known individuals in the world,
is incredibly modest and always prioritizes his family.
She expressed her gratitude for having him in her life and praised him for being a wonderful
father and grandfather.
She described how the family treats him normally in spite of his international fame.
Whenever he tries to share a story, everyone jumps over him because it is family, after
all.
Additionally, Mary told Echo about Paul's aptitude for cooking.
She said that he is typically assigned to make the mashed potatoes at family gatherings.
She also said that he takes forever using a fork to whisk the mash.
Mary revealed that her dad enjoys making the lasagna from her mother's first cookbook and
that he also makes excellent mashed potatoes.
Mary claimed that her father is actually just a regular guy who enjoys spending time with
his family, despite his notoriety.
And if you look at what he did during the pandemic, that statement rings especially
true.
The 78-year-old former Beatle was scheduled to play on the Pyramid Stage of the Somerset
Festival on Saturday night as part of a string of concerts throughout Europe in 2020.
Instead, he spent the lockdown at his farm in East Sussex, where he recorded his solo
album, McCartney III, alongside his daughter Mary and four grandkids.
It demonstrates that despite being one of the most well-known musicians in history,
he is ultimately just as loving as everyone else.
Sir Paul McCartney, the family man McCartney has been married three times and
has five children.
McCartney has been outspoken about fatherhood, saying that it is the most important job in
the world.
In a 2012 interview with The Telegraph, he said that the one thing he'd like to be remembered
for is being a good father and that his kids are now his life.
The births of Mary, Stella, and James, Paul's oldest children, marked his first time becoming
a father with his late wife Linda McCartney.
After they got married in 1969, he adopted Linda's daughter Heather and later became
her father.
However, after Linda passed away from breast cancer in April 1998, he continued on with
his life and married Heather Mills.
Beatrice was born into the family, expanding Paul's, however, in 2008, Paul and Heather
divorced after six years of marriage.
He wed Nancy Shevell, his third wife, in 2011.
Paul's children have made significant career advancements, with the exception of Beatrice,
who is still in her teen years.
Mary is a well-known photographer.
Mary is the mother of 4 kids, namely: Arthur, Elliot, Sam, and Sid, with her husband, the
film director Simon Aboud.
James followed his father's footsteps and has even assisted his father in putting together
several of his studio books.
Even better, he has put out two EPs and full albums on his own.
Heather is a well-known British potter and designer today, and she has had art shows
in several cities around the globe, including Phoenix, Sydney, New York, Paris, and Tokyo.
According to IMDb, she has also appeared in a number of her father's documentaries, such
as Let It Be and Wingspan Stella McCartney has established herself as
one of the most prominent names in the fashion industry.
She obtained her degree from Central St Martins in 1995, and in 2001 she established her own
fashion label.
She currently owns and operates 51 independent stores.
They consist of the Soho neighborhood in Manhattan, the Mayfair and Brompton Cross neighborhoods
in London, the West Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles, and the Palais Royal neighborhood
in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Because Beatrice does not have a caretaker, Paul does everything independently, including
driving her to and getting her from school every day.
Says she didn't realize her father was popular while growing up.
Paul and her mother Linda raised her on the family's property in Peasmarsh, close to Rye.
Paul bought the breathtaking 160-acre property, known as Blossom Wood Farm, in 1973.
Mary McCartney claimed that, as a child, she was unaware of how well-known her father was.
She didn't start to comprehend the scope of his celebrity until she was older.
Mary McCartney used to spend hours at dinner with her family talking about things other
than music.
She spoke of her early years, saying she had many happy memories of doing things with her
family, including chatting about cuisines and brainstorming new ideas.
She reflected on the many fans who sought her father out for autographs and pictures,
and how shocked she was by the response.
She claimed that seeing how many people admire and appreciate him is still unreal.
In reality, Paul and Linda had always wanted to do that.
The parents made an effort to keep their kids out of the public eye.
Mary didn't even know till she was older that both of her parents were well-known.
Mary admitted there were advantages to being a celebrity child, even though she may not
have appreciated them at the time.
She had the opportunity to travel and meet some incredible people.
She added that she considers herself fortunate to have had the opportunity to see her father's
career in music firsthand.
Speaking in advance of National Vegetarian Week, she stated that seeing kids taste parsley
and chive leaves brought back happy memories of her own beautiful youth.
In 1975, Paul and Linda decided to make the transition to vegetarianism as a family out
of concern for the well-being of animals, their own health, and the health of the world.
Every time Linda cooked, her daughter would request her cream of tomato soup.
About the Documentary When it comes to iconic recording studios,
Abbey Road is undoubtedly one of the most famous in the world.
And now, thanks to Mary McCartney's new documentary, 'If These Walls Could Sing,' we're getting
an up-close and personal look at what goes on behind the scenes.
When Mary McCartney set out to make her directorial debut, she had a very specific goal in mind:
to create a love letter to Abbey Road Studios.
The Beatles may have famously recorded their last album at the studio in 1970, but for
McCartney, Abbey Road has always been much more than just a recording space.
It's a place with a rich history and an incredible legacy, one that she was determined to capture
on film.
Along the way, McCartney interviews some of the biggest names in music, including Sir
Paul McCartney himself, Giles Martin (the son of legendary Beatles producer George Martin),
and current Abbey Road staff members.
The end result is a deeply personal and affectionate look at a place that holds a special place
in so many people's hearts.
As McCartney says in her director's statement, "I hope that this film will inspire people
to celebrate music and creativity, and remind us all of the power of working together."
Many other musicians have also spoken about their positive experiences at Abbey Road Studios.
Brian May of Queen said that the studio had a "wonderful vibe," while David Gilmour of
Pink Floyd called it a "very special place."
Even Ringo Starr, who was not originally a fan of the studio, later said that it had
become like a second home to him.
There you have it.
It's now time to hear from you.
Did you also believe the rumors of Sir Paul's death?
If so, what was your theory?