Article: SIR Paul McCartney had Sir Paul had heart surgery as divorce row raged; Less stress: The McCartneys in 2003.

Byline: Laura Roberts

SIR Paul McCartney had heart surgery amid the continuing strain of hissplit from Heather Mills.

The 65-year-old had complained of feeling unwell after a series of stressfulrows with his estranged wife over the custody of their daughter.

Yesterday it emerged that doctors advised he have coronary angioplasty - anoperation to open the arteries of his heart.

The procedure was carried out at a private hospital in September.

Friends of the Beatle said last night that his fans should not be alarmed atthe development.

One said: 'It was a routine procedure and Paul is in excellent health. Fanscertainly ...

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