She was a prolific painter in her own right but was more famous for her turbulent relationship with Spanish artist Pablo Picasso – and for leaving him.

Françoise Gilot died in Manhattan yesterday from lung and heart problems.

The French-born Gilot first met Picasso when she was 21 years old and 40-years his junior.

The union produced two children but ended when she left him..

Francois Gilot was 101