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"After 13 years of matrimony and having two children together, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have decided to &amp;quot;take some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage,&amp;quot; according to their rep. Although the A-list couple have had one of the longest marriages in Hollywood, recent hardships may have played a part in their split. Three years ago, Douglas, 68, was diagnosed with throat cancer and caused a stir when he told a newspaper that oral sex was to blame for his illness. The actor recovered a year later only to start tending to his wife, who checked into a mental health facility for bipolar II disorder. The 43-year-old star sought treatment again in April of this year. The pair&amp;#039;s troubles have resulted in noticeable distance; they haven&amp;#039;t been photographed together since April 22. Also, the elder spouse was recently spotted vacationing in Sardinia while Zeta-Jones stayed behind in their New York City residence. The couple is still hoping to work on their relationship, and neither have filed for divorce or legal separation. Does their split surprise you? Share your thoughts in the comments below. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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