The Mirror   Saturday 16th January 1999  IT'S OVER was the headline of the EXCLUSIVE report by Matthew Wright.  Anita splits from Brian after 12 years.

'Millionaire Queen guitarist Brian May admitted yesterday he is to part from Anita Dobson' claims Matthew in the report. Brian and former EastEnders star Anita, were seen as one of showsbiz's most enduring couples.  But yesterday, a friend revealed the relationship had been falling apart. "They were spending less and less time together and their romance suffered" was a quote from a friend.

The pair allegedly parted over Christmas then kept the secret from all but their closest pals. Anita - who has just finished starring in Dick Whittington in the Hackney Empire East London didn't tell her fellow actors.

Article rating 8/10 nicely written but so sorry to hear this bad news Anita......