Love is (officially) dead. After TMZ reported on Saturday morning that Heidi Klum would soon file for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Seal, fans and well-wishers hoped it was just a rumor. But in a statement to PEOPLE Magazine late Sunday night, the couple confirmed they had “decided to separate.”
The full statement provided by Klum and Seal to PEOPLE:
While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate.
We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.
We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children's sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.
