LONDON — Madonna and Guy Ritchie have officially announced their plans to end their nearly eight-year marriage in a statement sent to The Associated Press by the pop star's publicist.
"Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce after seven-and-a-half years of marriage. They have both requested that the media maintain respect for their family at this difficult time," read the brief statement by the singer's rep, Liz Rosenberg.
The statement, which was co-signed by Ritchie's representative, says the couple has yet to agree to a divorce settlement.

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