Tuesday, April 6, 1999 | 10:43 a.m.
"Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman have announced that they have mutually agreed to end their 6-month-old marriage under amicable circumstances. Divorce papers were filed today in Los Angeles on behalf of Miss Electra. Miss Electra and Mr. Rodman are and will remain friends," publicist Matt Labov said Tuesday, speaking for both.
Rodman, 37, and Electra, 26, were married in Las Vegas on Nov. 14 after what was reported to be an all-night bender. Nine days later, Rodman cried fraud and filed for an annulment, saying he was of unsound mind when he recited his vows.
Electra, whose real name is Tara Patrick, was with Rodman at Planet Hollywood in February when he announced he would be joining the Los Angeles Lakers.
During that news conference, Rodman said he and his wife were happily married, but living in separate homes.
Electra attended several games to watch her husband play.
Then on March 13, Rodman, 37, received permission to leave the Lakers to resolve personal issues. He rejoined the team in Orlando on March 21.
The seven-time rebounding champion, who has helped teams win five NBA championships, insisted the eight-day break had nothing to do with drinking, gambling, smoking or marital problems.
Rodman later stated it was Electra who encouraged him to return.
Rodman was an instant hit with fans when he joined the team, helping the Lakers win nine straight games.
However, the team has performed erratically since Rodman returned from his leave of absence. One of the lowest points came Saturday night when Rodman was ejected after picking up two technical fouls in the final minutes of an 81-76 loss to visiting Golden State.
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