James Hetfield, files for divorce from his wife Francesca Hetfield.

James Hetfield and Francesca Hetfield want to split by some reason.

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James Hetfield, files for divorce from his wife Francesca Hetfield.

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James, who is worth an estimated $300million, and his family are based in Vail, Colorado.

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James Hetfield first met Francesca Hetfield in 1992.

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They got married in 1997 after five years of dating.

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The adorable couple has two daughters and a son together.

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The two are said to still be in touch as co-parents of their children.

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Hetfield has credited his wife for helping him to overcome his rough patches.

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