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Denise Richards and Richie Sambora Broke Up Months Ago

Denise Richards' spokesperson is confirming that she and Richie Sambora broke up approximately two months ago.

"Denise ended things but wanted to be there for him as a friend," a source close to Richards told People Magazine. A Sambora source said the breakup was "amicable."

"They did break up about a month prior to Richie's dad's death," says the source. "She came to the funeral to support him. He needs to focus on his daughter Ava and wishes Denise and her kids all the best."

Richards's mother has kidney cancer, and Richards said in February that she and Sambora are helping one another to cope with their parents' illnesses.

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Denise Richards Talks About Scrutiny Over Her and Richie Sambora's Relationship

Denise Richards says that she is surprised at how people reacted to her and Richie Sambora's relationship after her divorce to Charlie Sheen.

Sambora was previously married to Richards' 'best' friend, Heather Locklear. When both marriages crumbled, it was Denise and Richie who emerged from the storm.

"It was really one-sided. I was shocked at how judgmental people are. Nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors, except for the people involved.

We need to be grown-ups.

I didn't have an affair with Richie during his marriage, nor did he during mine. I am a loyal girlfriend and a good friend. I hadn't spoken to Heather in quite a few months when Richie and I got together. I wasn't her best friend who said, 'By the way, I'm sleeping with your husband.'

Quite frankly we couldn't help it. The attraction was there and we have such a strong connection."

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