Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine performing in New York City in August 2022.Photo:Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Rage Against the MachinebassistTim Commerfordand Aleece Dimas have resolved their divorce.
The former couple will divide their bank accounts and Dimas will give the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer an “equalization payment,” per the papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The documents state Dimas will pay Commerford a sum of $1,850,000 out of one of their formerly joint accounts “in order to equalize the division of assets and debts,” as she was awarded property that they previously shared.
Commerford — who shares adult sons Quentin, 19, and Xavier, 21, with Dimas — will also pay spousal support. The documents state that Dimas will receive a monthly spousal support payment of $18,700.
Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine performs in London in August 2019.Ollie Millington/Redferns
Ollie Millington/Redferns
The filing stated “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce.
It wasn’t until Feb. 25, 2020 that Commerford responded to the petition.
Upon the initial filing, the bass player shared a statement with PEOPLE to confirm their split. “After 17 years of marriage to Aleece Dimas, I am saddened to announce our divorce,” Commerford said. “This decision was made after much careful thought and consideration.”
He continued, “I want to send my deepest appreciation to my family and friends who have supported us through these changes. We remain committed and loving parents to our two boys. Our family asks in advance for your kindness and sensitivity at this difficult time.”
The two tied the knot in May 2002 and shared a home in Malibu, California with their children until their split.
Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine and Aleece Dimas in Los Angeles in August 2015.WENN Rights Ltd/Alamy
WENN Rights Ltd/Alamy
In December 2022, Commerford revealed in aninterview with SPINthat he had beendiagnosed with prostate cancer.
The heavy rock artist told the outlet that, although he was struggling with remaining positive amid the diagnosis, his sons and his girlfriend were being very supportive.
“Prostate cancer is a very, very, very tough one because it’s connected to your sexuality,” the bassist said. “It’s hard to disconnect from that and when you’re forced into that situation, it’s a brutal psychological journey. I’ve been trying to find support groups, and it’s hard to find people and hard to talk about it.”
He shared, “I’ve been someone that’s taken a lot of pride in being in shape and taking care of myself. But it’s something where either you’re either lucky or not.”
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Commerford also explained to the outlet that he was on the road to recovery and doing his best to remain healthy and in shape.
Earlier that year, the musician set out on several dates of a reunion tour with Rage Against the Machine, which ended upbeing canceled earlyafter frontman Zack de la Rocha experienced a “severe tear” in anonstage injury.
When the tour still hadn’t been rescheduled for nearly a year and a half, drummer Brad Wilk informed fans with a poston Instagramjust last week that they had no plans to tour or play live together again.
Despite the heavy rock group’s plans being thwarted, Commerford continues to work on his own music. Recently in December 2023, he and his bandmates in the project7D7Dreleased their latest single, “Written on a Napkin."
source: people.com
