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Richard Hammond shares shock statement as he announces split from wife of 28 years

Richard Hammon has announced that he has split with his wife of almost 30 years. The former Top Gear star has issued a statement.

News Richard Hammond and his wife of 28 years are heading towards divorce, the star has shared in a joint statement. Mindy and Richard bought their home, the grade II listed Bollitree Castle in 2008 and their daughter Izzy is said to still live at the property. Writing in his book On The Edge: My Story, he said of his first meeting with Mindy: “In an instant, I fell in love with her and realised I had met my soul-mate and best friend for life.”

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