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Gardner was paralyzed 16 years ago while reporting in Saudi Arabia, and Amanda has remained by his side during the ordeal
Originally from New Zealand, Amanda was instrumental in Frank’s recovery after being shot by Al Qaeda in 2004
Little is known about Amanda, but she was married to Gardner for almost 22 years
Frank met his wife Amanda Jane Pearson while working as an investment banker in Bahrain
According to the Daily Mail, they were featured after she crushed a party he was throwing
The couple married in 1997 and now have two children – Sasha, 20, and Melissa, 19
Frank told the Daily Mail ex-wife Amanda was « a fantastic support pillar » during her rehabilitation
He said: « Those close to you are paying the price too To say that Amanda was important during the years I was recovering would once again be an understatement She did a fantastic job righting the ship that was our family , which capsized after the attack
« She got us back on track There is no doubt that my injuries put a strain on our relationship, but our breakup was not about my disability
« After 22 years of marriage we were just separated We are still friends and I will always be grateful for what she did for me »
Frank is now dating BBC weather presenter Elizabeth Rizzini, after meeting her in an elevator at work
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