Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow Split

February 3, 2006

In another shocking celebrity breakup, LANCE ARMSTRONG and SHERYL CROW have split, according to People magazine. The seven-time Tour de France bicycling champion and the rockstar musician got engaged in September 2005, when Armstrong proposed to Crow in Sun Valley, ID, not long after he retired from the pro circuit in July. He and Crow officially became an item back in early 2004.

"After much thought and consideration we have made a very tough decision to split up. We both have a deep love and respect for each other and we ask that everyone respect our privacy during this very difficult time," a joint statement released to People through Armstrong's spokesman read.

Armstrong, 33, has a son and two twin daughters from a previous marriage. Grammy winner Crow, 42, has previously been linked to ERIC CLAPTON, OWEN WILSON and KID ROCK.

The couple spoke to BARBARA WALTERS last November, when Armstrong was named one of Walters' "Most Fascinating People." While showing off her six-carat diamond engagement ring, the two talked about what drew them together.

"She's hot," Lance said. "I saw that!"

But Sheryl said she just knew he was the one. "I think sometimes you meet people and they just strike such a familiar chord with you," she said. "I just thought I had known him forever."

Lance also spoke to our KEVIN FRAZIER about his love for Crow in August 2005, saying, "We plan on having a long future together."

Why do celebs even get together seriously. Just when you think they are happy (like I seriously thought for these two) they split. Man.

That sucks for them, oh well, anybody know Lances number?

I've been hearing that rumor for a long time, but I'm surprised they really did split. I thought they made a great couple.

Celebrity breakups are the new black.

Anybody have Sheryl Crow's number, I think I am strong enough to be herrrrrrrrr man oh, at least I think thats how one of her songs go.

As long as Bobby and Whitney are still together, there's hope.

As long as Bobby and Whitney are still together, there's hope.

I heard on the radio 2 or so weeks ago they were going to split for real this time, does anyone know if they have or not?

I just read the new edition of Allure magazine where she was talking about how good her relationship was going. Geesh! It seems like every celebrity couple is splitting up.