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Pattie Boyd has joked she demanded royalties from ex-husband Eric Clapton as part of their divorce settlement for inspiring his rock classic ‘Layla’. The model and rock muse, now 78 and a successful writer, was wooed from her husband, Beatles guitarist George Harrison, after Eric played her his 1970 anthem and told her it was written in honour of his love for her. But she resisted leaving George, who died aged 58 in 2001, for Eric until the Beatle’s cheating led to their divorce in 1974.

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Pattie Boyd memorabilia collection sells for almost £3million at auction

George Harrison and Eric Clapton, has sold for almost £3million at auction.The collection included letters from when she was in a “love triangle” with Harrison and Clapton, along with artwork, photos and more.The internationally famous fashion model has been cited as the inspiration behind classic rock songs like ‘Something’, ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.The full collection sold for a total of £2,818,184 at auction, which was led by the original artwork Clapton chose for the cover of Derek and the Dominos’ 1970 album ‘Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs’.The artwork was estimated to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000, but went for £1,976,000 after a prolonged bidding battle, according to The Guardian.The collection went on public display at auction house Christie’s London headquarters, before going up for sale.How Pattie Boyd inspired some of the 20th century's greatest love songs. As mementoes from the iconic rock muse's collection come to Christie's, the model-turned-photographer looks back on her relationships with two legendary songwriters.

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‘Layla’ muse Pattie Boyd to auction letters Eric Clapton wrote to steal her from George Harrison

George Harrison and Eric Clapton. In fact, Clapton tried to woo Boyd with secret love letters while she was married to Harrison — when the two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were best friends.

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Pattie Boyd reveals “love triangle” letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton

George Harrison and Eric Clapton.Boyd, who was an internationally famous fashion model, was a muse to both musicians and has been cited as the inspiration behind multiple classic rock songs, including ‘Something’, ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.And now, Boyd, aged 79, has decided to sell some of the letters along with a range of other possessions via the auction house Christie’s.Boyd first met Harrison on the set of 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night, eventually marrying the guitarist in 1966. Harrison was friends with Clapton and the latter would regularly spend time at their Surrey home, with the two seemingly striking up their own relationship.

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Tributes pour in as fashion icon and designer Mary Quant dies age 93

Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt, has died at the age of 93, her family said, and tributes to the fashion icon have poured in.The British fashion designer died peacefully at her home in Surrey on Thursday morning, a statement from her family to the PA news agency said. "Dame Mary Quant died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK, this morning," the statement read.

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Jim Gordon, session drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison convicted of murdering his mother, has died

Eric Clapton and George Harrison in the ’70s, has died at the age of 77.The drummer’s death was confirmed by publicist Bob Merlis, per a Los Angeles Times report. Merlis said in a statement that Gordon died of natural causes at California Medical Facility, a prison medical facility, in the city of Vacaville on Monday (March 13) “after a long incarceration and lifelong battle with mental illness”.Gordon was convicted for murdering his mother Osa Marie Gordon in June 1983 before being diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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George Harrison's final heartbreaking visit with ex-wife Pattie Boyd months before death

George Harrison died on November 29, 2001. The legendary member of The Beatles lost his life after suffering from lung cancer for years. In his final months, it was also revealed he was getting treatment for a brain tumour at a clinic in Switzerland.

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Lena Dunham wore THREE wedding dresses inspired by Claudia Schiffer, Priscilla Presley, Sharon Tate

Girls creator Lena Dunham called on some retro Hollywood inspiration for a trio of wedding day looks at her surprise London nuptials to Luis Felber last weekend.The 35-year-old television producer and actress sported three different wedding dressed inspired byClaudia Schiffer, Priscilla Presley, Pattie Boyd and Sharon Tate, she toldVogueon Wednesday.All custom looks, the bespokedresses were created by Scottish fashion designer Christopher Kane for Lena's special day which saw close friend Taylor Swift serving as one of her bridesmaids.

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Eric Clapton reconciles with daughter

Gallery: I don’t! Why these celebrities called off their wedding (BANG Showbiz)Ruth, 36, praised her family for "helping me and giving the best support" and added that she and her father are closer than ever. She said: "I’m always checking in with him.

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