FSU coach Jimbo Fisher, wife issue statement saying they're separating
Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, released a joint statement Friday afternoon declaring their intention to separate.
Reports of an impending divorce surfaced last week — as well as a slew of rumors for the split that we won’t dignify here — but Jimbo Fisher had not commented about issue. However, the subject of the Fisher’s marital status has been spinning the rumor mill for nearly a week and likely prompted both party's lawyers to insist on a public statement.
After almost 22 years of marriage, we have decided to amicably separate.
Thank you to our family and friends, and the fans who have offered kind words and support.
Although we are in the public eye, we appreciate respect for the privacy of our children and our family, and humbly request only positive, accurate discussions surrounding our situation during this difficult time.
In 2011, when our son Ethan was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (FA), we co-founded Kidz1stFund to increase awareness and raise money for research for this rare, life-threatening blood disorder. Parenting our children and Kidz1stFund will remain an aligned focus of our family.
While some might be disappointed that the statement didn’t address the rumors, it did answer the important question about the fate of the family’s charity, which has a stated goal of finding a cure for their son’s rare disease. At least the Fishers are still united on that front.
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