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May 10,2000

GIULIANI AND WIFE SEPARATING

http://www.nypostonline.com/apstories/rudydonna.htm

NEW YORK (AP) - Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Wednesday that he and his wife of 16 years, Donna Hanover, are discussing a formal separation.

"Donna and I ... in many ways lead independent and separate lives," Giuliani, his voice halting, told reporters. "It's been a very painful road ... and I'm hopeful that we'll be able to formalize that in an agreement that protects our children, gives them all the security and all the protection they deserve."

Giuliani and Hanover, an actress and TV personality, are rarely seen in public together but have refused to answer questions about their marriage. They have two children.

The mayor reiterated that Judith Nathan, a woman he has been seen with around town, is a good friend. But he said the attention his relationship with Nathan has been getting led him to announce the separation discussions.

He emphasized that he and Hanover were working on "a separation agreement. ... A separation agreement is not a divorce." He added: "She's a wonderful person and an extraordinary mother. I'm very sad. And I feel terrible."

Hanover has appeared in films including "The People vs. Larry Flynt" and on TV soap operas such as "One Life to Live" and "All My Children." She also is the host of a program on the Food Network.

An assistant to Hanover's spokeswoman said she was not available for comment.

Giuliani, a Republican who is running for Senate against Hillary Rodham Clinton, announced April 27 that he has prostate cancer. He recently acknowledged that he was very good friends with Nathan after tabloid reports and pictures about a possible romance.

On Saturday, Hanover held a news conference outside St. Patrick's Cathedral before attending a Mass for the late Cardinal John O'Connor. Hanover, who at times appeared to be near tears, thanked those who have offered her support since her husband's cancer was announced.

"I will be supportive of Rudy in his fight against this illness, as this marriage and this man have been very precious to me," she said. "The well-being and safety of (children) Andrew and Caroline will be my primary concern in any decisions that have to be made, as has always been the case."

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