McCartney and wife to separate [Archive]

gldstwmn

05-17-2006, 10:00 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/05/17/mccartney.split/index.html

LONDON, England (CNN) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Heather Mills McCartney, have announced that they are separating after four years of marriage.

A joint statement issued on behalf of the couple Wednesday, blamed media attention for the split,

"Having tried exceptionally hard to make our relationship work given the daily pressures surrounding us, it is with sadness that we have decided to go our separate ways," it said.

"Our parting is amicable and both of us still care about each other very much but have found it increasingly difficult to maintain a normal relationship with constant intrusion into our private lives, and we have actively tried to protect the privacy of our child," the joint statement said.

The couple have a two-year-old daughter, Beatrice Milly.

"Separation for any couple is difficult enough, but to have to go through this so publicly, especially with a small daughter, is immensely stressful.

"We hope, for the sake of our baby daughter, that we will be given some space and time to get through this difficult period."

McCartney, 63, and anti-landmines campaigner Mills, 38, married in 2002, four years after the pop legend's first wife Linda died from cancer.

McCartney, who was knighted by the British queen in 1997, is one of the world's richest rock stars, with a personal fortune put at $1.4 billion in 2004.

The Liverpool-born musician and songwriter made his name with the Beatles, alongside John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, penning classics such as "Yesterday," "Hey Jude" and "The Long and Winding Road."

His 1969 marriage to his first wife, photographer Linda Eastman, was seen as one of the most successful in show business. The couple performed together in the band "Wings" and famously spent only a handful of days apart.

He married Mills, a former model who had her left leg amputated below the knee after she was hit by a motorcycle in 1993, in a lavish ceremony at an Irish castle.

McCartney's second marriage is widely reported to have caused friction with his children from his first marriage, who include fashion designer daughter Stella.

BTFLCHLD

05-17-2006, 10:10 AM

I am surprised. After losing Linda, I was happy Paul had found a woman to share his life with. I guess they weren't right for eachother afterall. :shrug:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/05/17/mccartney.split/index.html

bikerchic

05-17-2006, 10:53 AM

And they said it wouldn't last :shrug: Four years in celeb land is a life time. I'm not surprised though, she looks like a bitch.

skcin

05-17-2006, 11:12 AM

And they said it wouldn't last :shrug: Four years in celeb land is a life time. I'm not surprised though, she looks like a bitch.

So do you, but Blair stayed with you. :shrug:

:D

Patti

05-17-2006, 11:13 AM

This makes me sad for Paul. He was my first love, from waaaaaay back when I was a wee child. He was probably too nice for her. I so hoped they would live happily ever after.

bikerchic

05-17-2006, 12:46 PM

So do you, but Blair stayed with you. :shrug:

:D
Thats because I'm great in the sack, he just puts a paper bag over my head :p

chiliD

05-17-2006, 01:13 PM

I said from the beginning that it was too soon after Linda's passing.

I recall an interview from somebody close to the McCartney/Beatle camp (Ringo maybe?) saying that the 2nd Mrs. McCartney was "the coldest person I've ever met".

Well, at least this'll give Paul's muse about 30 or 40 songs. ;) Expect an album & tour shortly. :laugh:

bikerchic

05-17-2006, 01:19 PM

I said from the beginning that it was too soon after Linda's passing.

I don't think 4 years is too soon. Life is short. You can't sit around being all sad and all and not live your life and love again. What might be too soon for somebody, might be not soon enough for someone else. Everyone's different.

amber

05-17-2006, 01:22 PM

I don't think 4 years is too soon. Life is short. You can't sit around being all sad and all and not live your life and love again. What might be too soon for somebody, might be not soon enough for someone else. Everyone's different.

Totally. I mean, I don't even like to wait until I'm done with one to get another. :shrug:

:laugh:

That is sad, though. Strange that he'd pick someone cold...

bikerchic

05-17-2006, 01:30 PM

Totally. I mean, I don't even like to wait until I'm done with one to get another. :shrug:

Slut :laugh: :wavey:

chiliD

05-17-2006, 01:32 PM

I don't think 4 years is too soon. Life is short. You can't sit around being all sad and all and not live your life and love again. What might be too soon for somebody, might be not soon enough for someone else. Everyone's different.

True. But, considering how deeply he felt for Linda, it just seemed like it was a dishonor to her memory. But, you're right, that's me putting my own scruples onto it.
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It was 4 until they married, they'd been "inseparable" for 2 years prior to that.

skcin

05-17-2006, 01:57 PM

Slut :laugh: :wavey:

Hahahaha! :D

golddustwoman77

05-17-2006, 02:05 PM

I feel very sorry for Paul, because divorce is never easy. Even if, it is the best thing. I'm kind of glad though, because I think Paul will be better off without her. I never got a warm, positive feeling from Heather Mills. I didn't think it would last from the start: the age difference, his children don't really care for her, he didn't seem over the grieving of Linda's death(still wearing the wedding ring/singing songs dedicated to her in concert, etc.), and Heather seemed to be very controling of Paul. I think that they will be better off apart. Of course, this is just my two cents worth. :shrug:

Johnny Stew

05-17-2006, 02:09 PM

Heather always struck me as a total C U Next Tuesday, and not at all right for Paul, who's exceedingly warm and gracious. So I can't help but think that somewhere up there in Heaven, Linda is smiling.

DrummerDeanna

05-17-2006, 02:14 PM

I said from the beginning that it was too soon after Linda's passing.

I recall an interview from somebody close to the McCartney/Beatle camp (Ringo maybe?) saying that the 2nd Mrs. McCartney was "the coldest person I've ever met".

Totally and completely agree.

Linda and Paul had something truly special -and I was very skeezed out when he shacked up with HEather so soon after Linda's death.

I have never liked Heather.

AND furthermore...I don't think he's put out a truly great, rocking and strong album since Flaming Pie...I think his true muse is gone.

bikerchic

05-17-2006, 02:46 PM

C U Next Tuesday

:laugh: :laugh: Took me a minute, but that is funny. And I totally agree!

gldstwmn

05-17-2006, 03:56 PM

Her blaming the press is ridiculous. Who did she think she was marrying?

chiliD

05-17-2006, 04:44 PM

AND furthermore...I don't think he's put out a truly great, rocking and strong album since Flaming Pie...I think his true muse is gone.

Oh, I disagree...Run Devil Run was really good. I loved Driving Rain. Chaos.. is an acquired taste, but once I got into it, I think it is as good as anything he's done post-Beatles.
Who did she think she was marrying?

A means to take a few steps up the social ladder and promote (and, lets face it, FINANCE) her "causes".

Ok, anybody feel like sharing some of the really tasteless (but funnier than hell) puns going around already?

Johnny Stew

05-17-2006, 04:47 PM

And, there's nothing like Paul in concert...Tripping The Live Fantastic is one of my all-time favorite live albums.I wish he'd play Pittsburgh again so I can get tickets for my mother. She's been a fan since the Beatles played Ed Sullivan (even though she's... *cough*... only 29! ;) ), but she's only had a chance to see Paulie in concert once, during the 'Flowers In The Dirt' tour.

Johnny Stew

05-17-2006, 05:01 PM

Ok, anybody feel like sharing some of the really tasteless (but funnier than hell) puns going around already?Doesn't count as a pun, but I've always enjoyed that "One-Legged Girl" song, to the tune of "Bungalow Bill." :thumbsup:

chiliD

05-17-2006, 05:11 PM

I can't remember exactly how one of 'em was worded, but something like:

Heather was going to sue for divorce, but she didn't have a leg to stand on.

MacMan

05-17-2006, 05:19 PM

It's all about the baby seals!!!!!!

DavidMn

05-17-2006, 05:24 PM

Well, if he wasnt happy, then this was probably the right thing to do. I'm not too worried about her though. It's not like she's gonna be living check to check.:laugh:

Johnny Stew

05-17-2006, 05:28 PM

It's not like she's gonna be living check to check.:laugh:Yeah, she has baby Cash Cow... I mean, Beatrice... to insure that!

chiliD

05-17-2006, 05:31 PM

I still bet James, Stella & Linda's daughter Heather, are still wanting to "off" her.

Nico

05-17-2006, 08:50 PM

I'm really just sorry for the little child. I love Paul. I am a huge Beatles fan and Paul has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. However, I have always been the biggest Linda fan. She was an exceptional woman, and I wasn't all that crazy about Paul hooking up with Ms. Mills so soon after Linda's death. I didn't think anything bad about Paul. People are entitled to be happy and unlonely, but I just never could warm to her. And I don't know her. She just seemed so out of touch with the sentimentality and warmth that the Beatles protruded, even after they disbanded.

And to top that off, Linda and Paul had a beautiful marriage and love. It's like John/Yoko and Paul/Linda just belonged together. It was hard to accept another person taking Linda's place because, imo, no one could fill her shoes in Paul's life.

I know Stella wasn't crazy about Heather, either. I wish them all well. I hope Paul can fill whatever void he feels with his little daughter. :)

BTFLCHLD

05-17-2006, 09:12 PM

Paul married her for a reason. :shrug: I couldn't say I don't care for Heather as I do not know her. Paul seemed happy, and he did enough press at the time to assure us that he was! :confused: Yes, I know, love dies. Maybe she decided to leave him? Joint statements are funny like that. Maybe they came to some sort of agreement? Who would want to believe someone actually left Paul McCartney!!? :lol:

I hope they both find happiness. I am sure they will do everything they can to take care of their child. Paul and Linda raised their children well. I do miss Linda. Does Heather have any children from a previous marriage?

ThePenguin

05-17-2006, 09:19 PM

BTFLCHLD

05-17-2006, 09:21 PM

No, I recall reading that she had doubts as to whether she could even have a child to begin with. -Lis Wow. They must have been really happy when she became pregnant. I would imagine this isn't what they both had planned on. From their statement, it seems they did everything they could to try to save it. Bummer.

CelticGypsy

05-18-2006, 12:54 AM

Slut :laugh: :wavey:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :wavey:

CelticGypsy

05-18-2006, 12:56 AM

Her blaming the press is ridiculous. Who did she think she was marrying?

I think Heather was in it for the money and/or fame. Poor Paul. I just don't understand why he picked someone who sort of resembled his first wife, Linda:confused: It was way too soon after her death. He and Linda were married a long, long time. Hard to replace a wife who he really seemed to be devoted to since the late 60's.

Neb-Maat-Re

05-18-2006, 01:15 AM

I just don't understand why he picked someone who sort of resembled his first wife.

I always thought that was a bit eerie myself.

desertangel

05-18-2006, 01:19 AM

Her blaming the press is ridiculous. Who did she think she was marrying?

She's obviously very controlling... that beyoch. How dare she do that to a Beatle. :mad: She's probably very insecure. :rolleyes: You would think she would have found a way to rise to the occassion and feel blessed by being with such a talented and gifted human being.:angel: Oh well, some people wouldn't know a diamond if they held it in their hand... the things they think are useless... oh, oops... slipped into old song mode.;)

Laura
:D

gldstwmn

05-18-2006, 10:21 AM

I think Heather was in it for the money and/or fame. Poor Paul.

Today I'm reading that there is no prenuptual agreement because he felt it was unromantic. Oy. :eek:

gldstwmn

05-18-2006, 10:22 AM

Oh well, some people wouldn't know a diamond if they held it in their hand... the things they think are useless... oh, oops... slipped into old song mode.;)

Laura
:D

I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all day now. :lol:

jannieC

05-18-2006, 11:27 AM

jannieC

05-18-2006, 11:29 AM

Oh yeah, and I wanted to add that I remember reading an interview with Paul where he said that Linda would porbably NOT have approved of his second marriage. You know how people always say they want their loved one to find someone else after their gone, well apparently LInda was like, uh no! Funny. Anyone remember that or am I hallucinating?

cliffdweller

05-18-2006, 11:32 AM

I was inappropriately upset when Linda died, I think. I don't usually care about celebs that way, since I don't know them, but for some reason her death upset me terribly. A lot of it had to do with the genuine love she and Paul seemed to have. And like many, I felt kind of yucky about his second marriage, even though four years is certainly a suitable amount of time. I guess :rolleyes: . I don't understand the lack of privacy statement, though. Hello, you married a BEATLE. Anyway, I still cry when I hear Paul sing Maybe I'm Amazed, or something like that live, because I know it's about HER and not that young wannabe. Heh.

I agree Jannie. I was weirdly upset when Linda died too. Their relationship was such an inspiration, they only spent a handful of nights apart in over 20 years--that is amazing. I couldn't believe it when Paul married so soon after Linda's death, I thought that was a betrayal of her memory on his part and couldn't believe that he found someone to "replace her" that quickly. I know he knows that Linda could never be "replaced" but still, that's what it seemed like to me. Anyway, I hope Paul finds true love again with someone, obviously this broad wasn't it, but hopefully someone will come along again for him.

Patti

05-18-2006, 11:48 AM

I would be happy to volunteer for the job, even if he is almost 64!

DrummerDeanna

05-18-2006, 12:07 PM

Oh, I disagree...Run Devil Run was really good. I loved Driving Rain. Chaos.. is an acquired taste, but once I got into it, I think it is as good as anything he's done post-Beatles.

Sounds like we're different types of Macca fans. Run Devil Run I thought was ok...I never could fully get into Driving Rain, and I did think that Chaos was the best since Flaming Pie. :shrug: Not that I think ANY of Paul's stuff is bad..I guess I enjoy more gushy sentimental Paul to rocking Paul :p

DrummerDeanna

05-18-2006, 12:09 PM

I was inappropriately upset when Linda died, I think. I don't usually care about celebs that way, since I don't know them, but for some reason her death upset me terribly. A lot of it had to do with the genuine love she and Paul seemed to have. And like many, I felt kind of yucky about his second marriage, even though four years is certainly a suitable amount of time. I guess :rolleyes: . I don't understand the lack of privacy statement, though. Hello, you married a BEATLE. Anyway, I still cry when I hear Paul sing Maybe I'm Amazed, or something like that live, because I know it's about HER and not that young wannabe. Heh.

Oh I was SO upset when Linda died. Their love story to me is just so beautiful.

On and the press thing...PULEEZ! You're telling me Linda and Paul never had press issues...he was still a Beatle when they married for God sakes. Oh - and Heather once claimed that when she met Paul she didn't even know who the Beatles were...so she's either a liar or just stupid :p

DrummerDeanna

05-18-2006, 12:13 PM

chiliD

05-18-2006, 12:17 PM

One of my favorite Beatle videos:

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Too bad they didn't have a shot at the end with all eight of them together. :o

RIP Linda McCartney & Maureen Starkey

RIP John Lennon & George Harrison

How eerie...each couple had one member pass on.

HEY...what was Eric Clapton's ex-wife doing in that video with George, ANYWAY??? :D

jannieC

05-18-2006, 12:17 PM

Oh - and Heather once claimed that when she met Paul she didn't even know who the Beatles were...so she's either a liar or just stupid :p
Oh ew, I remember that, too. :distress:

Deanna, do you remember the quote I'm thinking of, with Paul saying that Linda wouldn't have given her blessing to the re-marriage?

DrummerDeanna

05-18-2006, 12:23 PM

Oh ew, I remember that, too. :distress:

Deanna, do you remember the quote I'm thinking of, with Paul saying that Linda wouldn't have given her blessing to the re-marriage?

That I don't recall...of course this thread and recent media coverage was the first I've heard of Heather not approving. So pretty much when he shacked up with Heather I kind of stopping listening...

chiliD

05-18-2006, 12:38 PM

Ok, anybody feel like sharing some of the really tasteless (but funnier than hell) puns going around already?

Here's some of my recent finds:

"Linda casts shadow over long and winding road to break-up"
"She’s leaving home . . . but will divorce net a record £200m?"
"A sad song for the McCartneys"
"McCartney, wife 'can't work it out'"
"We can't work it out"
"Ex-Beatle, wife decide they can't work it out"
"Hello, Goodbye to McCartney's Marriage"
"Love me don't"
"She Won't Still Need Him When He's 64"

gldstwmn

05-18-2006, 02:10 PM

I would be happy to volunteer for the job, even if he is almost 64!

Me too. He appears to be a very nice man.

gldstwmn

05-18-2006, 02:12 PM

HEY...what was Eric Clapton's ex-wife doing in that video with George, ANYWAY??? :D

Getting ready to inspire Clapton to write Layla. :laugh:

Johnny Stew

05-18-2006, 02:15 PM

On and the press thing...PULEEZ! You're telling me Linda and Paul never had press issues...he was still a Beatle when they married for God sakes. Prior to her cancer diagnosis, the press & media were often unmercilessly cruel to Linda -- but she stuck it out because of her love and devotion to Paul.

Heather was a just a fame-seeking gold-digger.

gldstwmn

05-18-2006, 02:15 PM

Here's some of my recent finds:

"Linda casts shadow over long and winding road to break-up"
"She’s leaving home . . . but will divorce net a record £200m?"
"A sad song for the McCartneys"
"McCartney, wife 'can't work it out'"
"We can't work it out"
"Ex-Beatle, wife decide they can't work it out"
"Hello, Goodbye to McCartney's Marriage"
"Love me don't"
"She Won't Still Need Him When He's 64"

I was listening to Yesterday a few days before the news broke. That's what I thought of when they announced it.

desertangel

05-18-2006, 11:46 PM

I would be happy to volunteer for the job, even if he is almost 64!

No doubt... I was thinking the same thing last night as I was reading thru these threads. "Paul needs someone like ME ..." you know, for a thousand different reasons. :thumbsup:

DrummerDeanna

05-19-2006, 09:16 AM

No doubt... I was thinking the same thing last night as I was reading thru these threads. "Paul needs someone like ME ..." you know, for a thousand different reasons. :thumbsup:

As much as I love Macca - I think at his age...well he's not doin' it for me anymore - looks wise....still love him - but his son...just the right age, looks a lot like his papa....and well I think he's single ;)

tommer

05-19-2006, 10:50 AM

A South African gold miner lost his leg in an accident. Choking back the tears later he cried, "It's over! who's gonna want a one legged gold digger?" Then his phone rang. "It's Paul McCartney."
:woohoo:

chiliD

05-19-2006, 10:55 AM

tommer

05-19-2006, 11:04 AM

THAT's what I'm talkin' 'bout!! :thumbsup:

More please.
sorry, that's the only one i have. :D

Nightbirdjel

05-19-2006, 03:04 PM

I still want to know if they had sex with the leg on or off.:p :sorry:

bikerchic

05-19-2006, 03:42 PM

Today I'm reading that there is no prenuptual agreement because he felt it was unromantic. Oy. :eek:
The guy is a billionaire and he has no prenup? What a dumb f**k!

desertangel

05-20-2006, 12:10 AM

The guy is a billionaire and he has no prenup? What a dumb f**k!

sometimes it's what's not said (publicly)... can you hear it?

Paul: My attorney has advised there be a prenup
Heather: WHAT?! That's BS! What bloke in his right mind would expect a bird to believe he truly loves her when he's shovin a bloody document in her face to sign so she will promise not to bilk him. That's not LOVE, that's GREED!
Paul: You're right my love. You know I love you more than any amount of money on this Earth. I'll tell Mr. Coveryouras* there won't be a prenup and I will announce to the world that I love you so much I don't need a prenup
Heather: That's more like it Raul, I mean Paul. By the way, how much did you pay for that ring? :rolleyes:

Laura

WelshWitchPMD

05-20-2006, 01:12 AM

Her blaming the press is ridiculous. Who did she think she was marrying?

Hmm, maybe she did not know that he was in a band before Wings.:shrug:

amber

05-20-2006, 02:02 AM

sometimes it's what's not said (publicly)... can you hear it?

Paul: My attorney has advised there be a prenup
Heather: WHAT?! That's BS! What bloke in his right mind would expect a bird to believe he truly loves her when he's shovin a bloody document in her face to sign so she will promise not to bilk him. That's not LOVE, that's GREED!
Paul: You're right my love. You know I love you more than any amount of money on this Earth. I'll tell Mr. Coveryouras* there won't be a prenup and I will announce to the world that I love you so much I don't need a prenup
Heather: That's more like it Raul, I mean Paul. By the way, how much did you pay for that ring? :rolleyes:

Laura

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still can't believe he would let that sway him. I get the feeling he's no dummy about his money.
Maybe he has so much he didn't care if she got half? :D

desertangel

05-20-2006, 02:11 AM

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still can't believe he would let that sway him. I get the feeling he's no dummy about his money.
Maybe he has so much he didn't care if she got half? :D

That's entirely possible. However, grief can cause some people to make very unwise decisions. I guess we'll all be waiting to hear how this unfolds. Who knows, maybe she will surprise us and walk away with a modest settlement.

Laura

DrummerDeanna

05-20-2006, 10:37 AM

That's entirely possible. However, grief can cause some people to make very unwise decisions. I guess we'll all be waiting to hear how this unfolds. Who knows, maybe she will surprise us and walk away with a modest settlement.

Laura

She F***Ing better! In my mind she has no right or claim to anything he made/earned whatever before she came along....so anything from the last four years...go for it - but beyond that? She'd be nothing but a money grubbing well....I'm too nice to add any other name there :p

I don't know anything about U.S. divorce laws let alone those in England...so I don't know if that's how stuff even works out.