Springsteen marriage over?

Bruce Springsteen has reportedly split from his wife of 20 years, Patti Scialfa, and started a new relationship with a 9/11 widow.

Friends of the rocker claim Springsteen and Scialfa have separated in secret, after he fell for a redhead he met when he organised September 11th telethon, America: A Tribute To Heroes.

A source tells the New York Post newspaper: "They're separated, but everyone has been sworn to secrecy. We're not supposed to talk about it."

Although Springsteen enjoyed a recent vacation with Scialfa and their three children, he has been spotted near his New Jersey home with the mystery woman.

Scialfa's mother Victoria tells the newspaper: "I don't know anything about it; I don't want to talk about it."

A rep for the singer has refused to comment.