Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine split after 20 years of marriage

Alan Ritchson and his wife are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage.

The "Reacher" star, 43, and his wife Catherine Ritchson shared news of their separation in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, Sept. 12.

"After twenty years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way," a statement signed by Alan and Catherine Ritchson read.

The pair have been married since 2006 and share three sons.

"We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world," they wrote. "Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us – or the love and respect we will always share."

They added, "The best gift we can give one another – and our boys – right now is friendship, grace and a commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be. We also want to give each other room to grow into the people we are becoming."

The "Motor City" star and his wife concluded by asking for privacy.

"Change is hard enough without the whole world weighing in. We…

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