Avril Lavigne's people did a great job writing her official separation statement. After months of rumors that Avril and her pug-faced hubby were on the rocks, the tomboy turned slut and her former Mr. issued a statement yesterday.

Avril is 24 years old and will be 25 soon. Avril says:

"Deryck and I have been together for 6-an-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."

Deryck has also issued a statement, but he doesn't sound as excited as Avril does 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.

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."

Deryck, 29, and Avril have been reportedly living apart for a while now.

Good riddance, Deryck! He was way too fug and too short. B*tch is lucky she got out before she got tied down to him by having kids, although I'm curious about what different animals Deryck's spawn would look like.