Who was Bruce Dickinson's wife Paddy Bowden?

IRON Maiden star Bruce Dickinson is coming to terms with the death of his estranged wife Paddy Bowen.

We take a look at her life and how she sadly came to pass.

Paddy, who was in her 50s, and Bruce got married in 1990 after being together for two years.

They were married for almost 29 years and she lived in West London.

They split in 2018, with news of the separation only emerging in November 2019.

Paddy leave behind three children – Austin, 29, Griffin, 27, and daughter Kia, 28

How did Paddy Bowden die?

Paddy was found dead at her home on May 18, 2020 following a "tragic accident".

Paddy's body was discovered at the house they once shared in Chiswick, West London, just before 10am.

Sadly she had already passed when an ambulance arrived.

In a statement, Bruce said: "This is a terrible tragedy which appears to be a tragic accident.

"Our children Austin, Griffin and Kia and I are devastated.

"Out of respect for Paddy we won’t be making any further comment at this hugely difficult and painful time for our family."