Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy have ended their five-year romance. The funnyman announced the sad news via a post on his Twitter.com blog on Tuesday. He wrote, "Jenny and I have just ended our 5yr relationship. I'm grateful 4 the many blessings we've shared and I wish her the very best!"

Actress/model McCarthy then took to her Twitter.com account to reassure fans the former couple will remain close friends, stating, "Im so grateful for the years Jim and I had together... I will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart."

Source: Press Release