Richard Hammond and wife Mindy announce split after 28 years together
TV star Richard Hammond and his wife Amanda "Mindy" Hammond have announced their decision to split after 28 years together.
The former couple made the announcement on Thursday via a joint statement on Richard's X account. It read: "A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently."
They continued: "Our marriage is coming to end, but we've had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.
"We will always be in each other's lives and are proud of the family we created.
A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently.
Our marriage is coming to end, but we’ve had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.
We will always be in…— Richard Hammond (@RichardHammond) January 9, 2025
"We won't be commenting further and sincerely hope that our privacy and that of our children will be respected at this time. With Love, Richard and Mindy."
Richard, 55, who is best known for presenting the likes of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, wed Amanda in 2002. Together the pair welcomed two daughters: Willow and Isabella.
They raised their family in astunning "castle" in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. The impressive property boasts six bedrooms, a swimming pool and 20 acres of sprawling land.
The couple purchased the Grade-II listed property back in 2008 and have since renovated the building, adding their own personal touches.
It's where Richard recovered after fracturing his knee in a horrific car accident that took place while filming scenes for The Grand Tour in Switzerland. He had surgery overseas before returning to UK soil to rest up at home surrounded by his family.
