News that Kelsey Grammer’s wife, Camille Grammer, filed for divorce made news yesterday – and Kelsey took to Twitter, naturally, to confirm the split.

Kelsey Grammer tweets: “Hello everyone thank you for ur support and Yes it’s TRUE Camille and I are Divorcing I ask U 2 respect our privacy in these difficult.”

Kelsey added: “I would like to add that I know people will be tempted to say some mean things. I realize that it is human nature but I ask that you be particularly sensitive to the feelings of my wife. She has been a terrific partner for many years and should not be treated with any disrespect at this time. Things fell apart between us. That is all. She is still the mother of my children and any disparagement of her will only hurt the children. Camille did not want this but has made a very difficult decision and I respect her for it. I appreciate your kindness for all parties in this matter.”

Kelsey’s rep released a statement about the divorce as well: “Kelsey and Camille value privacy. They understand that private lives sometimes get played out in public but ask on this occasion that their privacy—and the privacy of their children—be respected.”

Kelsey Grammer and Camille, a former Club MTV dancer and Playboy model, had been married 13 years and have two children: an 8-year-old daughter, Mason, and 5-year-old son, Jude.

Kelsey has been married three times.