After 25 years of marriage, Metallica singer James Hetfield has divorced his wife, Francesca, reports TMZ.
According to the American media, the couple would have divorced earlier this year, but this separation had passed under the radar.
James and Francesca had united their destinies in 1997 following dating for five years. Together they had three children: two daughters (Cali, 24, and Marcella, 20) and a son (Castor, 22).
Although now divorced, they remain on good terms for the sake of their children, according to TMZ.
Now 59, James Hetfield paid tribute to his wife a few years ago, saying she helped him control his anger and drinking problems. He then indicated that the fear of losing his family had motivated him enormously to take himself in hand.
