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SHOCK SPLIT CONFIRMED Heidi Klum and Seal end 7-year marriage

German model Heidi Klum and Seal have released a statement

Seal and Heidi Klum married on the beach in Mexico

Supermodel Heidi Klum and husband Seal have confirmed that they've broken up.

The couple, who married in May 2005, are mum and dad to Henry, 6, Johan, 5, and Lou, 2.

'While we have enjoyed 7 very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate,' they announce in a statement.

'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.'

Seal, 48, posted a cryptic message on Twitter apparently alluding to the split on Friday.

'The End,' he Tweeted, along with a photo of his tattoo of a set of wings, which is thought to refer to 38-year-old Heidi's work as a Victoria's Secret Angel model.

Heidi is also mum to 7-year-old daughter Leni from a previous relationship.

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