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*MIBabe03* · 02-03-2006, 11:50 PM

Armstrong, Crow announce they're breaking up
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow have split, the couple announced in a joint statement Friday night.

The seven-time Tour de France champion and the rock star announced their engagement in September. It would have been her first marriage and his second. He has three children from a previous marriage.
"After much thought and consideration we have made a very tough decision to split up. We both have a deep love and respect for each other and we ask that everyone respect our privacy during this very difficult time," the statement said.

Armstrong, 34, recovered from testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain to become the dominant athlete in one of the world's most grueling sporting events.

His seven consecutive Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005 are a race record. He retired after winning his last race with Crow rooting him on.

Armstrong and the 43-year-old Crow met in October 2003 and began dating shortly after that.

Crow called Armstrong the inspiration for her last album, "Wildflower," which was released in September.

Crow talked about being part of a celebrity couple in an interview with The Associated Press in November, saying she wasn't crazy about all the attention that goes with it.

She said celebrity magazines are more interested in seeing a couple break up than reporting on them being happy together.

"When we were rumored to have split, and when our publicists called these magazines to say we haven't split, the magazines were all so disappointed because that's really what's selling, rooting for a couple and then they split," she said. "That's what sells the magazines.

"Why can't we just report things the way they are or see things for the good in them? ... It's an insidious energy."

Armstrong lives in the Austin area, with a ranch in nearby Dripping Springs and is nearing completion on another home in Austin.

gilligan fanatic · 02-03-2006, 11:53 PM

I have lost all respect for Lance Armstrong.

robyrob · 02-03-2006, 11:58 PM

breaking-up seems to be the new "in-thang" in Hollywood...

dawsongirl · 02-04-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

breaking-up seems to be the new "in-thang" in Hollywood...

Brad Russ · 02-04-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

breaking-up seems to be the new "in-thang" in Hollywood...

Hasn't it always been the "in thing" in Hollywood to breakup?? LOL!!

Polniaczek033 · 02-04-2006, 12:13 AM

i thought lance armstrong was an astronaut

Brad Russ · 02-04-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Polniaczek033

i thought lance armstrong was an astronaut

You're thinking of Neil Armstrong.

robyrob · 02-04-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

You're thinking of Neil Armstrong.

yeah - his helmet is not as pointy

Janice · 02-04-2006, 12:38 AM

Talk about being out of the loop. I didn't even know they were together, much less engaged.

EmoJoe · 02-04-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

breaking-up seems to be the new "in-thang" in Hollywood...

AD FAN · 02-04-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

I have lost all respect for Lance Armstrong.

Why is that?

02-03-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	Armstrong, Crow announce they're breaking up Armstrong, Crow announce they're breaking up Story Tools: Print Email Blog This Associated Press Posted: 44 minutes ago AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow have split, the couple announced in a joint statement Friday night. The seven-time Tour de France champion and the rock star announced their engagement in September. It would have been her first marriage and his second. He has three children from a previous marriage. "After much thought and consideration we have made a very tough decision to split up. We both have a deep love and respect for each other and we ask that everyone respect our privacy during this very difficult time," the statement said. Armstrong, 34, recovered from testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain to become the dominant athlete in one of the world's most grueling sporting events. His seven consecutive Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005 are a race record. He retired after winning his last race with Crow rooting him on. Armstrong and the 43-year-old Crow met in October 2003 and began dating shortly after that. Crow called Armstrong the inspiration for her last album, "Wildflower," which was released in September. Crow talked about being part of a celebrity couple in an interview with The Associated Press in November, saying she wasn't crazy about all the attention that goes with it. She said celebrity magazines are more interested in seeing a couple break up than reporting on them being happy together. "When we were rumored to have split, and when our publicists called these magazines to say we haven't split, the magazines were all so disappointed because that's really what's selling, rooting for a couple and then they split," she said. "That's what sells the magazines. "Why can't we just report things the way they are or see things for the good in them? ... It's an insidious energy." Armstrong lives in the Austin area, with a ranch in nearby Dripping Springs and is nearing completion on another home in Austin.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Talk about being out of the loop. I didn't even know they were together, much less engaged.