Gwen Stefani Splits With Gavin Rossdale After 13 Years

US singer Gwen Stefani and Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale have announced that they splitting after a thirteen year marriage. 

As Entertainment Weekly reports, the couple released a joint statement to announce their decision.

"While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment."

It is understood Stefani cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorce and both she and Rossdale are seeking joint custody of their children.

The 45-year-old musician met Rossdale in 1995 where Stefani's rock band No Doubt opened for Bush during a tour, before they went on to marry in 2002.