Avril Lavigne and husband Deryck Whibley have called it quits after three years of marriage. Whibley, 29, and Lavigne, 24 who are both from Canada, tied the knot in a ceremony at a private estate in Montecito, California on July 2006. On Thursday, the punk pop princess took to her personal website to confirm the rumors that have surrounded her marriage to the Sum 41 frontman for months, writing:

“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,” Avril wrote.

“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.”

In a message on the MySpace page for his band, singer/songwriter Whibley also posted a message about the split. “The past 6 and a half years have been the most amazing years of my life. It’s sad it has come to an end but Avril and I are still family and moving forward in the most positive way possible,” the message reads. “Our decision to part ways is amicable and she holds a special place in my heart and forever will be a great and amazing friend. Thanks to all our family, friends and fans for all the support.”