Posted on 06/17/2009 3:51:50 PM PDT by Justaham
Looks like the third time isn't the charm for the Piano Man. Billy Joel and his latest wife, Katie Lee, are splitting up, the couple confirmed to the Daily News on Wednesday.
"After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate," reps for the pair said in a joint statement.
"This decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other."
Rumors have swirled for months that Joel's third marriage was on the rocks.
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Various reports have linked Lee, a 27-year-old chef and author, with Yigal Azrouel, a dashing 36-year-old Israeli-born fashion designer who has frequently escorted her to events.
Sources reported seeing them dirty dancing in Miami in January and have claimed that in unguarded moments Azrouel referred to Lee as “my girlfriend.”
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Billy Joel needs to marry someone his own age.
Clearly his soon to be ex, is done with old men.
BTW, I wonder how much money she will get out of Billy Joel?
Again? That’s twice in one day.
When did they get back together?
Do these little kids (judging from their first names) Billy Joel and Katie Lee have last names?
Even a blind man could have seen that split coming a mile away. Evidently three times is not a charm.
BJ...try picking a woman a little bit closer to your own age. Plenty of good looking older women 40 plus around too....no need to recruit the college age young babes! Hello?
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