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Paula Yates(1959-2000)

  • Actress
  • Writer
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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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Known for

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
7.7
TV Series
  • Self - Co-Host
  • Self - Presenter
Paula Yates in Sex with Paula (1995)
Sex with Paula
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1995

Credits

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Actress

  • 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
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Personal details

  • 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
  • Relatives
      Linda Plentl(Half Sibling)
  • Other works
    Appeared in Bryan Ferry's music video "Boys and Girls"
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Article
    • 7 Pictorials
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    On 8 November 2000, an inquest decided that death was due to "non-dependent abuse of heroin" - ie that she was not a habitual, addictive user.
  • Quotes
    [1998, asked about her future goals] To stay alive for another year.

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