Showbiz
Madonna, Ritchie divorce confirmed
Published Wednesday, Oct 15 2008, 17:34 BST | By Michael Thornton
Rex Features
The pair were rumoured to be announcing their separation this week, and now the news has been verified by the singer's spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg.
"Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce after seven-and-a-half years of marriage," said a statement. "They have both requested that the media maintain respect for their family at this difficult time."
Madonna married Snatch director Ritchie at a ceremony in Scotland in 2000.
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