After three decade together, Lenny Henry and Dawn French have announced they are separating.
In a statement, the comedians' PR representative Neil Reading said: "Lenny Henry and Dawn French are sad to announce they have decided to separate after 25 years of marriage.
"They made the decision last October and since then have been living together in constant, open and honest discussion."
He added: "The separation is entirely amicable and they fully intend to maintain their close friendship. Their priority is to commit to the future joint parenting of their daughter."
They met on the alternative comedy circuit and married in October 1984 in Westminster, London. They have an adopted daughter called Billie.
