Lavigne confirms split from husband

Avril Lavigne has split from her husband, Deryck Wibley of multi-million-selling Canadian punk band Sum 41.

The couple announced they are separating on good terms.

Singer Avril wrote on her website: “Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note.

“Deryck and I have been together for six-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, 24, and Deryck, 29, married in July 2006.