24-Jun-2008
Story Timeline: 109 days
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are reported to be discussing a split as their seven-year marriage hits rock bottom. The relationship between the pop star and her film-maker husband has been strained for months and the pair are believed to be living separate lives in their £6million mansion in London. A close pal of the couple told the Daily Mirror newspaper that a split was virtually inevitable. The friend said: 'They're obviously sad but they're dealing with it like grown-ups. Things have just run their natural course.' Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie arrive on the red carpet at the 61st Cannes Film Festival, France The paper reports that the couple will formally announce the split when Madonna's world tour ends on November 29. The 49-year-old singer is now setting her sights on a fresh start and plans to spend time moving...
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