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Lucy Benjamin's emotional statement as she splits from husband of 18 years


EXCLUSIVE: EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin has shared an emotional statement confirming that she has split from her husband of 17 years, as she says they'll always be friends

Speaking to OK!, Lucy, who has appeared on EastEnders as Lisa Fowler on-and-off since 1998, has now confirmed that she and Richard have called time on the 17 year marriage. Read MoreRelated Articles EastEnders’ Shona McGarty breaks down in tears during emotional message to fans as Whitney leaves BBC soap Speaking previously about their first meeting, the soap legend said: "He was sat next to me and while I was reading a book, he tapped me on the shoulder and said, 'This must be strange for you because I know a lot about you and you don’t know anything about me, but my name’s Richard and I’m going to Dubai'.

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