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The winners of the largest lottery jackpot in UK history, have announced their plans to "divorce amicably".
Christine and Colin Weir, who scooped the £161 million EuroMillions prize in 2011, were married for greater than 30 years, however pointed out they'd been "residing aside for a while".
The couple from Largs, Ayshire, issued a press release to The Scottish sun, asserting: 'it's with deep regret that Chris and Colin confirm they've been living apart for some time and intend to divorce amicably.
"There may be no extra remark."
Colin and Chris Weir, from Largs in Ayrshire, rejoice after a £151 million win. (PA Archive/PA images)
Mrs Weir, sixty two, a psychiatric nurse and Mr Weir, 71, a former television cameraman and studio supervisor, have been catapulted onto the Sunday times prosperous record after their win.
The pair, who have two grown-up little ones, began their lifestyles as multimillionaires through clearing their bills and splashing out on a visit to Spain, a mansion and a fleet of vehicles.
In 2013 they install The Weir Charitable have faith, which guide Scottish charities and native neighborhood agencies.
These encompass the Partick Thistle football membership, which obtained a considerable funding from the couple. In consciousness of their generosity, the club named a section of its Firhill Stadium the Colin Weir Stand.
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The couple had been huge donors to the SNP, donating over £three million to the party.
In 2014, they confronted "downright nasty" personal assaults after donating £1m to the independence crusade ahead of the 2014 Scottish referendum.
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