As part of the deal Mills was awarded a lump sum of 16.5 million pounds and assets worth 7.8 million pounds. McCartney and Mills' split was fought out under a remorseless media spotlight with McCartney pitted against the outspoken Mills. Lurid tales of Mills colourful past appeared in British newspapers. Mills hit back, saying she was driven to the brink of suicide because the media branded her a "whore" and "gold-digger." As part of the deal Mills was awarded a lump sum of 16.5 million pounds and assets worth 7.8 million pounds. McCartney and Mills' split was fought out under a remorseless media spotlight with McCartney pitted against the outspoken Mills. Lurid tales of Mills colourful past appeared in British newspapers. Mills hit back, saying she was driven to the brink of suicide because the media branded her a "whore" and "gold-digger."
