Background and ⁣Early Life

Orianne Cevey, the‍ ex-wife of musician Phil​ Collins, passed away on March 28,⁢ 2024, at the age of 76 in London, ⁣England, surrounded by her family. The ⁤Sun reported that Cevey had been‍ battling ‍Parkinson’s disease in her final years.

Born in Switzerland, Cevey first met Collins in 1994 ⁣when she was working as⁤ a translator for the musician during his European tour. Their relationship blossomed quickly,⁤ leading ⁣to marriage in 1999. She was ⁢Collins’ third wife.

Marriage to‍ Phil Collins and Subsequent Divorce

Phil Collins⁢ and Orianne Cevey married on July 10, ⁤1999, in a private ceremony in Switzerland. The ⁢Independent details their tumultuous relationship, marked‌ by periods of separation and reconciliation. They have‌ one son ⁣together, Nicholas Collins, born‌ in 2001.

The couple initially separated in 2006, and⁤ their divorce was finalized in 2008⁣ with a reported settlement of £25 million (approximately $31.5 million USD at the time). The ​Daily Mail covered the details of the settlement,which was ‍one of the largest celebrity divorce payouts⁤ at‌ the time.

However, in 2016, Cevey and Collins rekindled ​their relationship,‍ moving to Miami, Florida. This reunion proved short-lived, ⁣and they⁤ separated again in 2020, leading to a protracted legal battle over the sale of their Miami Beach home. NBC News reported on the ‌legal dispute, which involved‌ allegations of Cevey attempting to prevent ‍the sale of the property and demanding a larger ‍share of the ⁤proceeds.

Legal Battles and Recent Years

The 2020-2021 legal battle between Cevey and Collins was especially acrimonious. Cevey reportedly married a ​younger man, Thomas Bates,⁤ in Las Vegas in 2020 while still legally married to Collins, further complicating the ⁤proceedings. ⁤ Page ⁤Six detailed the ​circumstances of this marriage and its impact on​ the divorce​ case.

Collins filed a lawsuit against Cevey, alleging‍ she was attempting to ⁢extort him ​by threatening to reveal damaging data. Cevey countersued, claiming Collins had been abusive during their relationship. The case⁣ was eventually settled‌ out of court in 2021. Rolling Stone ​provided coverage of the settlement, noting the details remained confidential.

Tributes and Final Days

Following Cevey’s death, the family released‌ a statement expressing gratitude to those who cared for ‍her. They‍ specifically thanked her​ nurses, describing⁤ them as ‍”angels”⁤ who provided care with “dignity, compassion and, above all, love.”