Newly-single Shania Twain has spoken out about her heartache over her marriage split for the first time in this emotional message to fans on her website. The sexy singer posted an thank-you to loyal supporters who are helping her get through the pain of her break-up with music producer husband Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange. She admitted she will “need some time to heal this broken heart” amid reports Lange cheated on her with secretary Marie-Anne Thiébaud, which he has denied. But she praised her loyal fans for giving her strength through their “overwhelming support”.

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Shania Twain is opening up to fans for the first time about her “broken heart” after splitting from her husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, last year after 14 years of marriage.

“As I am sure you have seen or heard; I am going through a rough time personally in my life,” the country star writes in a message to fans posted on her Web site Thursday. “I wanted you all to know that I could not be getting through this without you. Your letters, emails and words of encouragement give me strength. Your overwhelming support reminds me to smile, no matter how deep the pain and to always be grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life.”

Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, who have a 6-year-old son, announced their separation last month. Sources tell People that Lange’s relationship with another women, Twain’s close friend Marie-Anne Thiébaud, was the reason behind the split. Both Lange and Thiébaud have denied an affair.

“I have so much to say but I know the best way for me to speak is through my music,” continues Twain. “This is my therapy, my passion, and my love. I look forward to sharing it with all of you as I begin this new journey.

“I need some time to heal this broken heart but make no mistake; I will be back and hopefully stronger than ever. Thank you my friends, from the bottom of my heart.”

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As Shania Twain copes with her sudden split with the support of family and friends in her native Canada, sources close to the singer say she is reeling from a double betrayal – not only by her husband of 14 years, music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, but by a woman she considered a close friend.

Lange’s relationship with Marie-Anne Thiébaud, 37, a longtime secretary and house manager at Twain and Lange’s estate in Switzerland, was behind the breakup, say several sources familiar with the situation.

“Mutt and Marie-Anne left their spouses for each other and are still in a relationship,” says one source, adding that the Swiss employee was a fixture in the household Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, shared with their son, 6-year-old Eja D’Angelo.

“Their two families would vacation and spend holidays together,” says the source. “Shania considered Marie-Anne one of her best friends.”

After the separation was announced, Lange told PEOPLE exclusively that an affair was “absolutely not the reason [for the breakup]… It’s literally just a growing apart, that’s all.” He also denied that he was in a relationship with Thiébaud, saying, “It’s not true.”

Whatever the reason, Twain “is devastated,” says the insider. “This came out of left field.”

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What caused the sudden breakup of Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, after 14 years of marriage? His relationship with another woman, say several sources.

Reached by People after the separation was announced in a statement, Lange called the split “an unfortunate thing.” He added, “It’s literally just a growing apart, that’s all.”

But sources close to the situation say a third party was involved: Marie Ann Thiébaud, a longtime secretary and manager of the couple’s chateau in Switzerland. “Mutt and Marie Ann left their spouses for each other and are still in a relationship,” says one source.

Lange denies the claims. “It’s absolutely not the reason [for the separation],” the famously reclusive producer told People when asked about the alleged affair. He also denied that he was in a romantic relationship with Thiébaud: “I’m not, no,” he said. “It’s not true.” (Thiébaud could not be reached for comment.)

Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, married in 1993. They have a 6-year-old son, Eja (pronounced “Asia”) D’Angelo.

An insider says the “You’re Still the One” singer is “devastated. This came out of left field. . . She loved him.” Another source close to Twain tells People the Canadian-born star is coping with the help of “a very close-knit group of family and friends.”

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What caused the sudden breakup of Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, after 14 years of marriage? His relationship with another woman, say several sources.

Reached by PEOPLE after the separation was announced in a statement, Lange called the split “an unfortunate thing.” He added, “It’s literally just a growing apart, that’s all.”

But sources close to the situation say a third party was involved: Marie-Anne Thiébaud, a longtime secretary and manager of the couple’s chateau in Switzerland. “Mutt and Marie-Anne left their spouses for each other and are still in a relationship,” says one source.

Lange denies the claims. “It’s absolutely not the reason [for the separation],” the famously reclusive producer told PEOPLE when asked about the alleged affair. He also denied that he was in a romantic relationship with Thiébaud: “I’m not, no,” he said. “It’s not true.” (Thiébaud could not be reached for comment.)

Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, married in 1993. They have a 6-year-old son, Eja (pronounced “Asia”) D’Angelo.

An insider says the “You’re Still the One” singer is “devastated. This came out of left field … She loved him.” Another source close to Twain tells PEOPLE the Canadian-born star is coping with the help of “a very close-knit group of family and friends.”

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Shania Twain and her husband, producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, have split, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

“Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange, are separating after 14 years of marriage,” spokesman Jason Owen says in a statement. “This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”

Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, married in 1993, just six months after meeting. They are parents to a 6-year-old son, Eja D’Angelo.

In 2002, Twain told PEOPLE of her and Lange’s relationship, “Our love has always been based on friendship and compatibility,” though, she added, “we are very different.”

In early 2000, press reports surfaced that their then seven-year marriage was in trouble, but the couple remained together. Around the same time, Twain all but disappeared from public life, retreating to Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland. “I needed a break, physically and mentally,” she explained of her move. “I needed to leave behind the whole ‘Shania’ thing and be myself.”

In the December 2007 issue of Redbook, Twain told the magazine: “I struggled a lot internally with my fame, and coping with it has been very difficult.”

As for getting back into the public eye with a new perfume and album to be released this year, she says, “I’m not naturally a spotlight person … [But] I don’t mind being the center of attention in a controlled, comfortable environment.”

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