US comedian files for divorce from wife

US comedian Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed.

The statement went on to specify that Rock and his family request privacy as it is a personal matter.

Rock and philanthropist Malaak Compton-Rock had been married for 19 years. They have two daughters, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10.