Holly Madison and Pasquale Rotella Announce "Decision to Separate"

Holly Madison, former Playboy player, announces her divorce from her husband for five years, Pasquale Rotella.

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Holly Madison, a former Playboy Playmate player and former wife of Hugh Hefner, was stripped of her five-year-old husband, Pasquale Rotella.

Tuesday, E! News has confirmed the break via the court documents obtained by the point of sale. The EDM DJ later responded to news that he and his wife were separating from a detailed article on Instagram with a picture of family four together.

Rotella shared her thoughts on breaking up with the fans and said: "It is with love in our hearts and a deep respect for each other that Holly and I have made the decision to to separate us amicably. "

He continued, "Although it is not a decision we have made hastily or lightly, Holly and I welcome this next chapter of our relationship and believe that the future will bring us only the best your continued love and support. "

Madison then republished her husband's statement on her own Instagram.

According to E! News, court documents revealed that the former star of "Girls Next Door" had filed for divorce in August. 31 in Las Vegas.

In 2016, the former Playboy Bunny spoke to Fox News about her memoirs, "The Vegas Diaries," where she explained how her stay with Hefner had influenced her life and found love after leaving the famous Playboy mansion.

Madison explained how the book was based on her own "unique" stories throughout her life.

"They are based on my experiences. That was all I had, "she said. "All those who criticize me were not there during these moments of my life. They did not witness anything I witnessed. I think these people are commenting now because they are embarrassed.

The mother of two then addressed the most important thing she has learned about love over the years.

"Oh, the most important lesson is that you really have to be first," Madison explained. "Many of us spend all this time searching for The One. As if I could only find The One, I would be so happy. But in reality, you must find yourself first, be happy or you will never find that person.

Madison and Rotella began dating in 2011, after the separation of the former Playmate in 2008 from Hefner. Aged 38, she gave up her life in Los Angeles and moved to Las Vegas where she started a new showgirl career. Madison married Rotella at a fairytale wedding ceremony in 2013 at Disneyland's Blue Bayou restaurant with the reception in New Orleans Square.

The pair shares two children, Rainbow Aurora and Forest Leonardo Antonio.