Avril Lavigne Confirms Divorce from Husband Deryck Whibley

18 September 2009

Avril Lavigne has confirmed her split from husband, Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley, following rumours yesterday that she had moved out of their LA mansion.

In a statement on her website Avril explained the decision:

"Deryck and I have been together for 6 and a half years. We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship. I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know and I love him with all my heart. Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note.

Thank you to all my family, friends and fans for all your support.

Avril"

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Awww poor Avril! Oh well, sure there are heaps of other guys ready to take Deryck's place!

By Gossip Bitch