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Neil Diamond’s divorce from Marcia Murphey was one of the largest in entertainment history. Murphey had been with him long before his fame peaked, and after a quarter century of marriage, she was entitled to a significant share of his fortune. Diamond’s music catalog, touring revenue, and publishing rights all contributed to the massive payout.

Their relationship, while deeply rooted, eventually succumbed to the wear of time and distance. Diamond’s relentless career, constant travel, and fame reportedly left little space for intimacy. He later spoke fondly of her, saying she deserved “every penny” of the settlement — a rare note of grace in a costly Hollywood goodbye.