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Peaches Geldof

Peaches Geldof was a British journalist, television presenter, model and columnist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Peaches Geldof was a British journalist, television presenter, model and columnist. She was the daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, and became known in the UK through media work, fashion and reality-television appearances. She died in 2014 at age 25; an inquest recorded drug-related death caused by opioid intoxication.

Early life

Peaches Geldof was born in London on 13 March 1989. She was the second daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates. She grew up in a high-profile family and was educated at Queen's College after her parents' divorce.

Career

Geldof began her career writing for the UK edition of Elle Girl. She later worked in television, producing and developing her own programmes broadcast in the United Kingdom. Her public profile also included modelling, column writing, and reality-television and entertainment appearances in the UK.

Personal life

Geldof married Max Drummey in 2008 and later married Thomas Cohen in 2012. She had two sons with Cohen.

Death

Geldof was found dead at her home in Wrotham, Kent, on 7 April 2014. An inquest found that she died from opioid intoxication and recorded a drug-related death.

Key facts

  • Peaches Geldof was a British journalist, television presenter, model and columnist.
  • She was the daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates.
  • She worked for the UK edition of Elle Girl and later in television.
  • She married Thomas Cohen in 2012 and had two sons.
  • She died on 7 April 2014 from opioid intoxication, recorded as a drug-related death.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peaches Geldof?
She was a British journalist, television presenter, model and columnist, and the daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates.
What was Peaches Geldof known for?
She was known for her work in media, including writing, television presenting, modelling and public appearances in the UK entertainment industry.
When was Peaches Geldof born?
She was born on 13 March 1989 in London, England.
When did Peaches Geldof die?
She died on 7 April 2014 at her home in Wrotham, Kent, aged 25.
How many children did Peaches Geldof have?
She had two sons with her husband Thomas Cohen.
What was the recorded cause of death?
An inquest found opioid intoxication and recorded a drug-related death.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaches_Geldof
    Supports: Birth, family background, career overview, marriages, children, and death details
  2. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-26931331313
    Supports: Announcement of death, age at death, and family context
  3. The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/peaches-geldof-obituary-tv-presenter-and-writer-who-grew-up-in-the-celebrity-spotlight-as-the-daughter-of-bob-geldof-and-paula-yates-9246800.html
    Supports: Biography, marriages, children, and death place/date
  4. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-29642574
    Supports: Father's remarks and death context
  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1912922/
    Supports: Known-for credits and basic biographical details