Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Lisa Wu-Hartwell splits from NFL husband

 

A former Real Housewives of Atlanta star has split from her husband.

Lisa Wu-Hartwell announced on Twitter this weekend that she and NFL player Ed Hartwell have separated after five years of marriage.

The forty-something Bravo personality confirmed on Saturday: 'Sadly.We r seperated [sic] but wld NEVER b over money.

NFL Player Ed Hartwell and Real Housewives of Atlanta's Lisa Wu Hartwell

Separated: Real Housewives of Atlanta's Lisa Wu Hartwell has split from her NFL husband Ed Hartwell, pictured together here in 2009

'That is so far frm the truth,' she explained, hitting out at rumours that financial problems were at the heart of the split.

'Wish ppl cld respect ppl's privacy during times like these,' she added.

Lisa, who starred in first and second season of the reality show, and Ed have a three-year-old son together, Ed Jr.

Breaking the sad news: She made the announcement on Twitter this weekend

Breaking the sad news: She made the announcement on Twitter this weekend

She has also told her Twitter followers that it has been a 'rough' time for her of late.

The couple wed in 2006, five months after eloping in the December of 2005.

In 2009 they defaulted on their mortgage and their Atlanta mansion was sold in a foreclosure sale.

Lisa has two older sons with ex-husband, R&B singer Keith Sweat.

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