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Richard Hammond splits from wife after 28 years following crash where he couldn't remember her


Richard Hammond has confirmed he has split from his wife Mindy after 28 years of marriage - which included navigating life after the devastating 2006 car crash which left Richard in a coma

Richard is best known for presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour (Image: PA)Devastated admirers sent their support in the comment section, with one sharing: "Wishing you both all the best," and another posting: "Its no one's business but your own, as much as some would love it to be otherwise. Post-accident, Mindy was by his side, playing a pivotal role in his recovery as he recuperated from the near-fatal crash which happened during filming for BBC's Top Gear. Despite surviving with a shattered knee and broken rib, and making a full recovery in a Swiss hospital, Richard now admits that his long-term memory seems affected by his first crash and confesses he's "too scared" to find out if he's at risk of any other conditions.

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