Arnie Terminates 25-year marriage

Split ... Arnold Schwarzenegger with Maria Shriver

ARNOLD Schwarzenegger has announced that he and his wife Maria Shriver are splitting after 25 years of marriage.

The former California Governor made the surprise announcement four months after he left office after serving two terms in charge of the US state.
In a joint statement the Austrian born Hollywood legend and Shriver said they are separating "while we work on the future of our relationship".
The pair continued: "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us.

Happier days ... the couple pose at their wedding in 1986

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"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together."
The couple, who married in 1986, did not mention whether they would divorce but said they were living separately.
The statement said: "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives.
"We consider this a private matter, and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment."

In February Schwarzenegger announced plans to make more films.
He recently revealed he is developing a television show and comic book based on his political nickname "The Governator".
And reports last month claimed Schwarzenegger was to star in a new Terminator movie.
Shriver, an author and former journalist for NBC, works with a number of volunteer organisations.
Her mother was the sister of assassinated US President John F. Kennedy.