Keith Duffy
After 25 years, the Boyzone star’s marriage is said to be over
Keith Duffy became famous through Boyzone. He has also appeared in many British series and films, including “Coronation Street”.
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After 25 years of marriage, Boyzone star Keith Duffy and Lisa Smith are said to be over. However, he is reportedly still hoping for a reconciliation.
Boyzone star Keith Duffy, 49, and his wife Lisa Smith are reportedly on the verge of divorce. As “The Mirror” writes, the two confirmed their separation after more than 25 years of marriage.
They celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in July
The singer is said to have moved out of the €1.3 million family home in Dublin shortly before Christmas. Since then, the two have stopped following each other on social media. According to various British media reports, Keith Duffy is shocked by the separation. According to The Irish Sun, he hopes sothat it wasn’t final yet and that he would get back together with his wife. The Mirror quoted an insider as saying: “It came as a shock to everyone. In Julien they looked happier than ever as they celebrated their 25th anniversary together on an unforgettable trip to the French Riviera.” The source went on to say that the singer and fashion stylist were “trying to keep the divorce civil” for the sake of their son Jay, 27, and daughter Mia, 23.
The couple met in a nightclub in Dublin in 1995 and their son was born a year later. The wedding took place in Las Vegas in 1998. In the summer, they raved about each other in posts celebrating their silver anniversary. Duffy wrote: “We’re celebrating 25 years in style. The French Riviera doesn’t disappoint.” He also thanked the personal shopper “who decorated Smithy with such sexy clothes.”
His wife announced that she was celebrating the anniversary “with my best friend.” “I love him even more, thank you for the laughter and the joy of being loved.” She feels “very blessed” and they are “still going strong” together. The news of the separation is all the more surprising.
singer and actor
Keith Duffy became known as a member of the Irish group Boyzone, who enjoyed success in the 1990s with hits such as “No Matter What”. After seven years, the band split up in 2000, and the five singers then pursued their own careers. Ronan Keating (46) in particular managed to establish himself solo in the music business. Duffy gained a foothold in acting. In 2007, Boyzone reunited for a comeback. Two years later the shock: Stephen Gately (1976-2009) died of pulmonary edema while on vacation in Mallorca. The group released their last album to date in 2018. A year later, the four remaining members gave their last concert in London. After 25 years, the singers decided to finally break up the band.