Confirming news of his separation from Sarah Thyre, the longtime sidekick of Conan O'Brien tweets that he and his estranged wife 'will always maintain a loving friendship and parenting partnership.'
- April 15, 2019
AceShowbiz - Funnyman Andy Richter has separated from his wife of 27 years.
The "Elf" star, who is late night TV host Conan O'Brien's longtime sidekick, and his estranged partner, Sarah Thyre, have begun divorce proceedings.
The 52-year-old has confirmed the news on his Twitter account, writing: "It is with sadness that Sarah and I announce that we have separated and have begun divorce proceedings."
"We are extremely proud of the life we've built together and shared with so many friends over the years, and even though our marriage has reached its completion we will always maintain a loving friendship and parenting partnership."
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— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) April 13, 2019
Richter and actress Thyre wed in 1996 and share children William, 18, and Mercy, 12.
The amount of love and support that you all have shown is truly a gift and so so meaningful to me. I feel very loved. Thank you.
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) April 14, 2019
He has also thanked fans for their support, adding: "The amount of love and support that you all have shown is truly a gift and so so meaningful to me. I feel very loved. That you."
