Todd Bridges Files for Divorce from Wife Bettijo B. Hirschi
Todd Bridges, the actor who played Willis on 'Diff'rent Strokes,' filed for divorce from his wife Bettijo B. Hirschi in Arizona court on Tuesday. The couple had been married for three years and announced their separation three months ago in January.
Todd Bridges officially filed divorce papers against his wife Bettijo B. Hirschi in an Arizona courthouse on Tuesday, March 31. The 'Diff'rent Strokes' star had been married to Hirschi for three years.
The divorce filing comes three months after the couple first announced their separation in January. At that time, sources close to the couple said they were already heading toward divorce.
Bridges played Willis Jackson on the popular 1980s sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes,' which ran from 1978 to 1986. The show made him a household name as a child actor alongside Gary Coleman and Dana Plato.
After the show ended, Bridges faced well-documented struggles with drug addiction and several legal issues. He later turned his life around and became an advocate for others facing similar challenges.
Bridges was a beloved child star who faced public struggles with addiction and legal troubles as an adult. His personal life changes often draw attention from fans who grew up watching the hit 1980s sitcom.
The divorce will proceed through Arizona courts. Details about custody, property division or settlement terms have not been released.
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