Shania Twain Breaks Her Silence Over Split

Access Hollywood - June 6, 2008 8:46 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Shania Twain has broken her silence over her split from husband Robert "Mutt" Lange.

In a statement to her "beloved fans" posted on her Web site, the country superstar said she now needs time to heal her "broken heart."

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"As I am sure you have seen or heard; I am going through a rough time personally in my life," Shania wrote. "I wanted you all to know that I could not be getting through this without you. Your letters, emails and words of encouragement give me strength. Your overwhelming support reminds me to smile, no matter how deep the pain and to always be grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life."

A rep for Shania announced in May the couple was splitting after 14 years of marriage.
According to People, sources "close to the situation" claim Lange was involved with a woman named Marie-Ann Thiebaud, a longtime secretary and manager of the couple's chateau in Switzerland.

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"Mutt and Marie-Anne left their spouses for each other and are still in a relationship," People quoted a source as saying.

However, Lange denied the claim.

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"It's absolutely not the reason [for the separation from Twain]," Lange told People. "It's not true."

As far as Shania, she appears set to let her music do the talking for her.

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"I have so much to say but I know the best way for me to speak is through my music. This is my therapy, my passion, and my love. I look forward to sharing it with all of you as I begin this new journey," she added in her post. "I need some time to heal this broken heart but make no mistake; I will be back and hopefully stronger than ever. Thank you my friends, from the bottom of my heart. - Love, Shania."

Shania, 42, and Lange, 59, wed on December 28, 1993. They have a six-year-old son named Eja.

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  • Tanya
    Gurl..put on Any Man Of Mine and a few choice others and fight your way back from it. It's tough and there are stages in getting back to loving life and healing. And it starts by reaffirming your faith in self and your self worth. After seeing your story on how you cared for you siblings and your beautiful music, your fans see a Beautiful woman inside and out. Assess/Accept/Advance. Be
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 11:39 PM PDT
  • pruegurl
    why not let Shaina twain give her time to forget and heal her pain...but all her fans in philippines are support her no mater what happen..we always pray for u shania twain just be strong and have faith in the Lord...strong for ur son is most important for ur life...stay happy..in come ur x hubby will realize that he was wrong just focus ur future and ur destiny ur music....take care and God bles
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 10:57 PM PDT
  • pruegurl
    why not let Shaina twain give her time to forget and heal her pain...but all her fans in philippines are support her no mater what happen..we always pray for u shania twain just be strong and have faith in the Lord...strong for ur son is most important for ur life...stay happy..in come ur x hubby will realize that he was wrong just focus ur future and ur destiny ur music....take care and God bles
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 10:57 PM PDT
  • pruegurl
    why not let Shaina twain give her time to forget and heal her pain...but all her fans in philippines are support her no mater what happen..we always pray for u shania twain just be strong and have faith in the Lord...strong for ur son is most important for ur life...stay happy..in come ur x hubby will realize that he was wrong just focus ur future and ur destiny ur music....take care and God bles
    report abuseposted June 11, 2009 10:57 PM PDT
  • newfie gal
    Hi shania.. you are doing what you allways wanted to do, so GIRL give it all you got,& you have a son that allway be glad that you are his MOM...so hon that care of you ^ your son too.. WAITING TO SEE MORE OFF YOU ...
    report abuseposted April 6, 2009 6:45 PM PDT
  • Neil weiher
    come on Shania get it togeather !!! theres no time to waste!! but time to do what we are here to do we all have dreams ,,, mine is to sing with you,, maybe one day , you never know!! sorry for being so positive Neil
    report abuseposted March 10, 2009 6:51 AM PDT
  • brown sugar
    Shania not your real name ,you suck!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted January 12, 2009 3:20 PM PST
  • Grape Ape
    Shania... I have missed your music and your beautiful smile - just remember this incident is Mutt's loss - you have everything to gain - so get out there and do it. We're looking for you and your great comeback. Keep your chin up - you have nothing to be ashamed of.
    report abuseposted December 13, 2008 8:55 AM PST
  • Savvy
    Hey Shania, you may have splitted from one but always have the rest of the world!
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 10:59 PM PST
  • Savvy
    Shania!! I'd been missing your great songs!! You gotta go outta there making more!! and oh~ ya ex-husband is like kinda looking too UGLY for you ya know, didn't know I still find Beauty n The BEAST story in real-life!! Get Well soon!!
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 10:25 PM PST
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