Mel Gibson and much-younger girlfriend finally announce separation

It’s been quite a year for Mel Gibson, capped by news Tuesday that the veteran Hollywood filmmaker and his girlfriend, Rosalind Ross, had separated after nine years together.

Actually, in reporting this news, People magazine also revealed that the 69-year-old Gibson and the 35-year-old Ross had actually gone their separate ways a year ago. But they kept it quiet, as they said they had continued to co-parent their 8-year-old son.

“Although it’s sad to end this chapter in our lives...