Pop star Ricky Martin and artist Jwan Yosef have decided to end their six-year marriage, according to a joint statement released by the couple.

The Puerto Rican singer and his husband announced their divorce with love, respect, and dignity, emphasizing their commitment to their children and the positive experiences they had as a couple over the years.

Ricky and Jwan expressed their desire to maintain a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on peace and friendship as they continue to co-parent their children 

The couple has two young children together, daughter Lucia and son Renn, who will be at the forefront of their efforts to maintain a strong and supportive family environment 

In addition to their shared children, Ricky Martin will also continue to raise his twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, as a single parent. All four children were born via surrogates 

The news of their divorce was first reported by People magazine, shedding light on the couple's decision to part ways and move forward separately.