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STRINGFELLOW'S BEDFELLOWS

Who are Peter Stringfellow’s ex-wives Norma Williams and Coral Wright and when did the club owner date Frizzby Fox and Helen Benoist?

Peter Stringfellow, right, with his second wife Coral Wright, left

PETER Stringfellow will be remembered for his colourful love life and zest for partying.

But what do we know about the late nightclub legend's ex-wives and girlfriends?

 Peter Stringfellow with his third wife Bella
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Peter Stringfellow with his third wife BellaCredit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Peter Stringfellow's first wife Norma Williams?

Peter Stringfellow married Norma Williams on Boxing Day 1960.

When they met Norma was working in a bakery in Sheffield and Peter had just returned from a two month stint in the Merchant Navy.

They had a daughter Karen, 55, who is now a successful boutique owner in Florida.

The couple divorced in the mid 60s due to Peter's multiple affairs including his relationship with Coral Wright who he would later marry.

 Peter Stringfellow with his second wife Coral Wright on the eve of Prince Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding in 1981
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Peter Stringfellow with his second wife Coral Wright on the eve of Prince Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding in 1981Credit: Rex Features

Who is Peter Stringfellow's second wife Coral Wright?

Peter married Coral Wright in August 1966.

She had already given birth to their son Scott in January that same year - he is now a racing driver.

Peter continued to indulge in a hedonistic lifestyle and struggled with sex addiction as he built his nightclub empire.

The couple stayed together until they divorced in 1984.

 Peter Stringfellow with Frizzby Fox at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 1990
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Peter Stringfellow with Frizzby Fox at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 1990Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

When did Peter Stringfellow date Frizzby Fox?

Peter had a 12 year relationship with the singer Frizzby Fox from 1984-1996.

Her sole release was the synth pop single Pretty Boys which came out in 1986.

Since 1994 she has worked as an editorial hair stylist for publications such as The Daily Mail, Hello, The Telegraph and Time Out.

 Helen Benoist with Peter Stringfellow in 1996
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Helen Benoist with Peter Stringfellow in 1996Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

When did Peter Stringfellow date Helen Benoist?

Peter had a relationship with Helen Benoist from 1996-1998.

She became a Page 3 model at the age of 16 and met Peter in 1995 while on a photoshoot at Stringfellows nightclub.

Helen was briefly in a girl band called Chica.

She also pursued an acting career and has appeared in Footballers' wives, EastEnders and Holby City.

She made a Sky One documentary about her life as a glamour model called Naked In Blackpool and has now set up her own cosmetics business.

Peter married his third wife Bella when she was 27 and he was 68 in 2009 - they had two children Rosabella, five, and Angelo, three.

​Flamboyant nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow​ dies aged ​77
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