Thursday, July17, 1975
Ringo Starr divorced in London
London (AP) - Beatle Ringo Starr's wife Maureen won a divorce from him today on grounds of adultery with Nancy Andrews, his 24-year-old American girl friend.
Ringo, 35 this month, and Maureen, 28, were not present for the three-minute hearing before Deputy Judge Beryl Cooper in the London divorce court.
Ringo did not contest the suit. He was sued under his real name of Richard Starkey. He was nicknamed Ringo because of the rings he wore when he was drummer with the now disbanded Beatles pop group.
Maureen said in an affidavit that her marriage, which took place at Caxton Hall registrar's office in February 1965, broke down beyond repair because of Ringo's adultery with Miss Andrews, a model.
Judge Cooper adjourned the question of custody of the three children of the marriage, Zak, Jason and Lee, but said that Ringo should have reasonable access to them in the meantime. He was ordered to pay costs of the hearing.
