Paula Yates

Paula Yates
Born
Paula Elizabeth Yates

(1959-04-24)24 April 1959
Died17 September 2000(2000-09-17) (aged 41)
Notting Hill, London, England
Occupation(s)Television presenter, writer
Years active1979–2000
Known forThe Tube
The Big Breakfast
Spouse
(m. 1986; div. 1996)
Partner(s)Michael Hutchence
(1995–1997; his death)
Children4, including Peaches, Pixie Geldof and Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof
Parents

Paula Elizabeth Yates (24 April 1959 – 17 September 2000) was a Welsh television presenter and writer. Yates is best known for her work on two television programmes, The Tube and The Big Breakfast. She was subjected to intense media attention and scrutiny, owing to her popularity and her relationships with musicians Bob Geldof and Michael Hutchence.