"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine have announced they are ending their marriage after 20 years together, saying in a joint Instagram post that they will continue to co-parent their three sons with "friendship, grace" and mutual respect. The announcement marks the end of a relationship that began in their teenage years, and comes as Ritchson, 43, has become widely known for his lead role as Jack Reacher on Amazon Prime's hit series.

According to court documents cited by TMZ, Ritchson filed for divorce in December, the couple reconciled in March, and their separation was made public in September. The pair, who first met in high school before reconnecting at college, married in May 2006 and have three sons together: Calem, Edan and Amory. In their statement, they asked for privacy and compassion as they navigate the split, particularly for the sake of their children.