Avril Lavigne & Deryck Whibley Split

Avril Lavigne has pulled the plug on her relationship with Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley.

Below is the statement Avril just released titled “Moving forward on a positive note.” Check it:

“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, 24, and Deryck, 29, have been married for over three years. Best of luck to the two of them!