Todd Bridges wants divorce official after recent word that he and Bettijo Hirschi were splitting up
yahoo.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Todd Bridges, known for his role on "Diff'rent Strokes," has officially filed for divorce from Bettijo Hirschi in Arizona, following their separation announcement in January; this marks the second divorce for both individuals.
- Bridges and Hirschi married in 2022 after a brief engagement, but their relationship ended amid financial disputes, with Hirschi previously describing Bridges as "semi-retired" and citing his limited income during a spousal support battle.
- Hirschi's prior divorce from Heath Hirschi involved complex child and spousal support issues, which were impacted by her subsequent marriage to Bridges, with court adjustments made to support payments in 2025.
- Todd Bridges continues to work in acting with several credits since 2020 and has two adult children, including son Spencir, a former child actor; Bridges is the last surviving original cast member of "Diff'rent Strokes."
- The article also references the passing of other original cast members Dana Plato, Conrad Bain, Charlotte Rae, and Gary Coleman, highlighting Bridges' unique status among the original cast.
