Former EastEnders star Rita Simons is splitting from her husband of 14 years after they've secretly been living apart. Rita, who played Roxy Mitchell, is set to divorce hairdresser Theo Silverston.
The sad split was confirmed by Rita's representatives, the Daily Star reports. It's said that the 43-year-old actress had been "growing apart" from her husband as they decided to call time on their relationship.
And it's reported that the former couple, who share twin daughters, have been secretly living apart since as far back as 2018.
Her agent told the newspaper: "Rita and Theo have been separated for almost two years and Theo moved out of the family home some time ago. "They are currently finalising their divorce, and amicably
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