Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderrama announce breakup

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016, file photo, Wilmer Valderrama, left, and Demi Lovato arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lovato and Valderrama have announced Friday, June 3 on their social media accounts, that they’re ending their relationship after nearly six years together. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

June 06, 2016 - 5:37 AM

Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama have announced that they're ending their relationship after nearly six years.

The singer and actor posted the same note announcing the breakup on their social media accounts Friday.

The note says it "was an incredibly difficult decision for both of us, but we have realized more than anything that we are better as best friends."

The 23-year-old Lovato starred on the Disney Channel before moving on to a successful music career

The 36-year-old Valderrama is best known for his role as Fez on "That '70s Show."

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