Celebrity Justice
Birkhead Pulled the Plug

TMZ has learned that the relationship between Larry Birkhead and Debra Opri was kaput several days ago, and it was Birkhead who ended it.

Today Opri has said that there were things Birkhead wanted her to do that made her uncomfortable. We know Birkhead is saying it was he who was uncomfortable for various reasons.

TMZ is aware of multiple reasons why the two parted company. As we first reported, they were butting heads over various issues for weeks. Because of confidences, TMZ cannot be more specific. But we know that last Tuesday, Birkhead sent Opri an e-mail discharging her.



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961. After all her speeches about fairness, lack of consideration, etc on the part of others--this money-grunging female shark is trying to be in the news again as well as to try to milk Larry dry for dumping her. What a waste of creative energy in her world--she is supposed to use that on the opponent--NOT a client.

Posted at 11:27PM on Apr 1st 2007 by GodzillaBride

962. Why would Dannielynn want or need HK$$$$. She doesn't know him. She only knows her nannies. You say HK$$$ is out to protect DL.? From what? Her family? Her only blood relatives? Her real daddy? Her grammy? HK$$$ is hoping that The Bahamas law will allow him to keep someone else's baby. HK$$$ wants to take the baby away from her family because she's worth 484 million--maybe more?

"Anna's wishes."
"What Anna wanted."

What Anna wanted was drugs and more drugs. Anna could have wished for an elephant but it wouldn't have been realistic. Anna wished for HK$$$ to keep DL away from her daddy. Not realistic.

The courts do not sell the funeral rights. HK$$$ sold the funeral rights to E.T for 4 million dollars, therefore HK$$$ could have served all the guests lobster for lunch.

You say HK$$$ is the only one who knows ANS's memory. No, Anna's memory is an open book-maybe even several books and at least one movie.

Posted at 1:53AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by need to know

963. Larry needs a good lawer like Gloria Allred or Mark gerigos.
Carol lilac

Posted at 1:57PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by carol lilac

964. Coward Stern should have to pay. Opri knew Birkhead's financial situation when she took the case on. She got her publicity. IRS, are you paying attention?

Posted at 9:08AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by doinou

965. I am sure Birkhead had no choice but to dump her when he found out that everything could not always go his way- I would bet money that Opri mentioned an upcoming bill long before the bill became public knowledge.

Posted at 1:22PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Jan

966. Just a note to Larry....Hang in there. I have faith that you and your daughter will be together soon. If you ever want to hear a postive story about Anna....please contact me. It will be one that you will be proud to share with your daughter as she grows up. Keep your head held high!

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Sara Bosworth-K

967. 964. "Why would Dannielynn want or need HK$$$$. She doesn't know him. She only knows her nannies. You say HK$$$ is out to protect DL.? From what? Her family? Her only blood relatives? Her real daddy? Her grammy? HK$$$ is hoping that The Bahamas law will allow him to keep someone else's baby. HK$$$ wants to take the baby away from her family because she's worth 484 million--maybe more? "

Her Grammy? Oh you mean the lady that has not been in contact with her daughter for over 10yrs? And don't say Howard kept Anna away, because if you knew southern women, you would know that there is no way in hell that any man could keep her away from her daughter. I know I was born and raised in the south......You are correct though this baby is worth about $400M, I wonder if Vergie would be around if her daughter wasn't ANS and that baby wasn't worth $400M?

"The courts do not sell the funeral rights. HK$$$ sold the funeral rights to E.T for 4 million dollars, therefore HK$$$ could have served all the guests lobster for lunch."
You seem to forget to mention that all that money went into a trust with Milsap(sp) as the trustee, you also seem to be forgetting that both Howard and Vergie set up trust so that all monies they made off this spectical would go to DLS yet "father of the year" Larry refused, and yes we all know that Vergies money is being funelled through her sister by Splash


I am a greedy grandma, watch me spend my grandbaby's money

Posted at 10:57PM on Apr 5th 2007 by Money Hungry Grandma

968. I don't care what anyone says..she had NO reason to spend money so freely....does anyone think she goes for 2-3 hundreds dinners on her own? It's a darn shame, sure everyone should get paid for their work, but c'ommmmmmmm OMG be reasonable for pete's sake. Opri must think she is made of gold..and she had the nerve to talk about no wonder she worked for Michael Jackson...she doesn't seem to a proud person.....ok on with HKS...geezzeee already. Soon everyone will know the truth, as for HKS what court in their right mind would give a baby to man that is being support by his parents...poor old ppl...just when they thought they could retire and relax . Just incase that Larry isn't the father court tv said Stern wouldn't go for DNA test and he would be noted as the father...*yah right* BIG MISTAKE *....as that child is growing up she will hear about all this and she will want to know to herself, and nothing will stop her..so Stern better think twice, he might in court again as a senor if he's careful...after all what a wonder teacher you will be to that child when she hears about all this mess. Bewar Stern should take a closer look at tv maybe...children of big stars lime light children learn to live the fast lane and don't worry about getting in trouble...sometimes they say what goes around comes around do you think it's true??.......lol

Posted at 2:02PM on Apr 10th 2007 by salvadda

969. I think Opri was a good pick, I trust Larry's decisions, he has always been truthful from the beginning. So I think it was for the best interest for him and his daughter. I think whatever he decides to do from now will be at good judgement.

Posted at 10:43PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Heidi

970. Congratulations Larry,
I think whatever Larry has decided about the firing of Opri or making a deal with Larry, he is doing on the best interest of his daughter. Larry has been a truthful and caring man from the beginning of this tragedy. I think everyone needs to let him be a father, and enjoy his daughter now he already has missed so much of her now. I think he will always have the best interest for her........

Posted at 10:41PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Heidi

971. what a bitch.. ..over 1/2 million dollars...i hope all will see her for the money grabber that she is...dont user this lawyer she will take you to the cleaners!

Posted at 6:13PM on Apr 12th 2007 by suzie

972. what a bitch.. ..over 1/2 million dollars...i hope all will see her for the money grabber that she is...dont user this lawyer she will take you to the cleaners!

Posted at 12:14AM on Apr 14th 2007 by suzie

973. Opri needs to be charged with out right customer?consumer fraud for all those bogus items she is trying to charge larry for !!! thats so outrageous for any attorney !!and she claims she is so concerned for dannilynn and larry !! B.S !! and I can't wait to see hopefuuly (OL" slithering howard, get cut out of dannilyns and larrys life totally) Hes up to no good STILL....!! he's such a creepy , untruthful, gold digger and I still feel he had something to do somehow with anna's ans daniels passing !!!!

Posted at 2:49PM on May 30th 2007 by she needs to be charged with FRAUD!!!!!

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