Noel Gallagher: former Oasis star and wife Sara MacDonald to divorce, couple announce

Gallagher and MacDonald have two children
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Noel Gallagher and Sara MacDonald have announced they are getting a divorce.

The couple, who have been married since 2011, said their children “remain their priority” and asked for privacy. The pair met in 2000 while the former Oasis guitarist and songwriter was married to Meg Matthews, whom he divorced in January 2001.

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Gallagher and publicist MacDonald married at a private ceremony in June 2011 and share two children, Donovan and Sonny. Gallagher is also father to Anais Gallagher, whom he shares with Matthews.

Noel Gallagher (L) and Sara MacDonald (r) have announced their divorce.  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Noel Gallagher (L) and Sara MacDonald (r) have announced their divorce.  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Noel Gallagher (L) and Sara MacDonald (r) have announced their divorce. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

A statement read: “A spokesperson on behalf of Noel Gallagher and Sara Macdonald has confirmed that the couple are to divorce. Noel and Sara will together continue to look after their children who remain their priority.

“Noel and Sara ask the media to respect their privacy and that of our family at this time.”

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