Avril Lavigne files for divorce from Sum 41 rocker

Court records show Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from her musician husband after three years of marriage. Lavigne filed for divorce from Sum 41 singer Deryck Jason Whibley on Friday in Los Angeles.

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The couple were married in July 2006 and have no children together. Lavigne cited " irreconcilable differences."

The 25-year-old punk-pop singer burst to fame with her 2002 debut album "Let's Go," The Associated Press reports.

"I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship," the 25-year-old told fans.

"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."

Lavigne filed for the divorce in Los Angeles on Friday citing "irreconcilable differences" according to People.com.

Lavigne has sold more than 30 million albums since her debut album "Let Go" and is currently working on her fourth studio album, AFP informs.