<p><br /> After three decade together, Lenny Henry and Dawn French have announced they are separating.<br /> </p><p><br /> 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.<br /> </p><p><br /> "They made the decision last October and since then have been living together in constant, open and honest discussion."<br /> </p><p><br /> 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."<br /> </p><p><br /> They met on the alternative comedy circuit and married in October 1984 in Westminster, London. They have an adopted daughter called Billie.<br /> </p>
