Mike Tyson Weds Two Weeks After Daughter's Death

Us Magazine - June 9, 2009 3:37 PM PDT
Story photo: Mike Tyson Weds Two Weeks After Daughter's DeathMike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer attend the Boujis Party on May 18, 2008 in Cannes, France. Dave M. Bennett/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died after accidentally choking herself, Mike Tyson got married for the third time.

The owner of the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino has confirmed to the Associated Press that the former heavyweight champion, 42, and Lakiha Spicer, 32, exchanged vows this past Saturday at 10 p.m. in a short, private ceremony.

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Chapel spokesman Shawn Absher tells E! News the two were "very happy and very sincere" before tying the knot.

According to county marriage records, the two got a marriage license about 30 minutes before tying the knot.

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Tyson's 4-year-old daughter Exodus (whom he has with Sol Xochitl) died May 26 after she accidentally got her neck wrapped in a cord from an exercise machine at home.

"We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers from all over the world," Tyson said in a statement. "There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal."

Tyson was previously wed to medical school resident Monica Tyson (she filed for divorce on grounds of adultery in 2002). They have two children together.

He was also wed for one year to actress Robin Givens in 1989.

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  • Lakendra
    wats tha point the mann was grieven.... may she was there for him during the accident
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 8:03 PM PST
  • Lakendra
    wats tha point the mann was grieven.... may she was there for him during the accident
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 8:03 PM PST
  • ashley s
    you think he would still be sad about his child still
    report abuseposted July 17, 2009 12:00 AM PDT
  • Leandra
    I'm glad USHER came to his senses and finally got rid of TAMEKA.... He's better off with alimony and child support than being in a miserable situation.
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 2:12 PM PDT
  • Leandra
    Whatever.... Mike is old news and washed up anyway. Who cares?
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 2:09 PM PDT
  • shelly
    MAYBE IT'S JUST ME. i don't see how my child dies and the next best thing for me to do is get married two weeks after. i know people heal in all different ways but thats just alittle to strange for me. losing a love one is hard let alone my own child. i don't care what any body thinks but two weeks is not enough times to get over a child and move forward.
    report abuseposted June 12, 2009 3:25 PM PDT
  • Tamara
    Congrats i hope everything goes well for you this time!!!
    report abuseposted June 12, 2009 12:46 PM PDT
  • Orlandogodown
    That's great!!!....I hope Mike continue to keep his live in order.
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 5:40 PM PDT
  • Orlandogodown
    That's great!!!....I hope Mike continue to keep his live in order.
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 5:40 PM PDT
  • Orlandogodown
    That's great!!!....I hope Mike continue to keep his live in order.
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 5:40 PM PDT
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