McCartney and wife to separate

gldstwmn · #1 05-17-2006, 10:00 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/05/1...lit/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 · #2 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.

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bikerchic · #3 05-17-2006, 10:53 AM

And they said it wouldn't last

Four years in celeb land is a life time. I'm not surprised though, she looks like a bitch.

skcin · #4 05-17-2006, 11:12 AM

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And they said it wouldn't last

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.

Patti · #5 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 · #6 05-17-2006, 12:46 PM

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So do you, but Blair stayed with you.

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

chiliD · #7 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.

bikerchic · #8 05-17-2006, 01:19 PM

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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 · #9 05-17-2006, 01:22 PM

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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.

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

bikerchic · #10 05-17-2006, 01:30 PM

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

Slut

chiliD · #11 05-17-2006, 01:32 PM

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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 · #12 05-17-2006, 01:57 PM

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Slut

Hahahaha!

golddustwoman77 · #13 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.

Johnny Stew · #14 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 · #15 05-17-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

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.