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Paula Yates(1959-2000)

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Paula Yates
Paula Yates was born on 24 April 1959 in Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Brookside (1982), Have I Got News for You (1990) and The Tube (1982). She was married to Bob Geldof. She died on 17 September 2000 in Notting Hill, London, England, UK.
BornApril 24, 1959
DiedSeptember 17, 2000(41)
BornApril 24, 1959
DiedSeptember 17, 2000(41)
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Sue Jenkins, Sue Johnston, Dean Sullivan, and Claire Sweeney in Brookside (1982)
Brookside
6.6
TV Series
  • Paula Yates
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in Have I Got News for You (1990)
Have I Got News for You
7.9
TV Series
  • Self
Jools Holland and Paula Yates in The Tube (1982)
The Tube
7.8
TV Series
  • Self - Co-Host
  • Presenter
  • Self - Presenter
Paula Yates in Sex with Paula (1995)
Sex with Paula
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1995

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Actress

  • Sue Jenkins, Sue Johnston, Dean Sullivan, and Claire Sweeney in Brookside (1982)
    Brookside
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Paula Yates
    • 1986

Writer

  • Paula Yates in Sex with Paula (1995)
    Sex with Paula
    TV Movie
    • originated by
    • 1995
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  • Born
    • April 24, 1959
    • Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
  • Died
    • September 17, 2000
    • Notting Hill, London, England, UK(accidental drug overdose)
  • Spouse
    • Bob GeldofAugust 31, 1986 - May 1996 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
      Pixie Geldof
  • Parents
      Heller Toren
  • Other works
    Appeared in Bryan Ferry's music video "Boys and Girls"
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Article
    • 7 Pictorials
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Her ex-husband Bob Geldof was given temporary care of Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof, her orphaned daughter, after she was made a ward of court.
  • Quotes
    [1998, asked about her future goals] To stay alive for another year.

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