Heather Mills

Heather Mills is an English former model, businesswoman, and animal rights activist born in 1968.

Heather Mills is an English former model, businesswoman, and animal rights activist born in 1968. She became widely known after losing her left leg below the knee in a 1993 road accident and later used her profile to campaign on disability, landmine, and animal welfare issues. Her international advocacy work has relevance for Canadian audiences through connections to disability and animal-welfare organizations.

Early life and modelling

Heather Anne Mills was born in Aldershot, England, on 12 January 1968. She initially gained public attention as a model before her life was altered by a road accident in 1993. Sources also describe her as having later pursued business and public-speaking work.

1993 accident and disability advocacy

In 1993, Mills was struck by a police motorcycle in London, and her left leg was amputated below the knee. After the accident, she continued modelling with a prosthetic limb. She became active in disability-related causes, including support for amputees, and used her platform to campaign on landmine awareness and other disability issues. By 2024, she was listed as vice-president of the Limbless Association.

Animal rights and vegan activism

Mills became associated with animal rights advocacy after her marriage to Paul McCartney. She has been linked to organisations including Viva! and Viva! Health, and has promoted vegan and cruelty-free causes. She is also a patron of those organizations.

Business and public profile

Mills has been described in sources as a businesswoman and media personality, with interests including vegan consumer products and publishing. Her public profile has often combined entrepreneurship with campaigning work. She remains active publicly through 2024, continuing her advocacy and organizational roles.