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Video News: Madonna and Guy confirm divorce

By SplashNews Oct 15, 2008, 18:40 GMT

A file picture dated 01 September 2008 shows British director Guy Ritchie and his wife, US singer Madonna arriving at the World Premiere of his new film \'RocknRolla\' at the Odeon West End in London, Britain. Madonna and Guy Ritchie are to divorce, according to media reports 15 October 2008.  EPA/DANIEL DEME

A file picture dated 01 September 2008 shows British director Guy Ritchie and his wife, US singer Madonna arriving at the World Premiere of his new film \'RocknRolla\' at the Odeon West End in London, Britain. Madonna and Guy Ritchie are to divorce, according to media reports 15 October 2008. EPA/DANIEL DEME

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are to end their marriage.

A statement released by Freud Communications on the couple's behalf reads:

"Madonna and Guy Richie have agreed to divorce after 7 1/2 years of marriage, their representatives confirmed today. They have both requested that the media maintain respect for their family at this difficult time."

Britain's The Sun newspaper quoted a source as saying: "It's very sad. They were a great couple and brilliant parents. They just couldn't live together any more.

"Despite huge attempts to patch things up they both knew deep down that divorce was on the cards."

Watch the video below.



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