United Kingdom, Jan. 15 -- Todd Bridges has split from his wife Bettijo B. Hirschi.

The 60-year-old Diff'rent Strokes star - who wed his second wife in September 2022 - has confirmed the marriage has broken down and the couple has made the "difficult decision" to separate but the actor insisted he's looking back on the relationship with "love and gratitude".

In a statement shared via PEOPLE, Bridges explained: "After much prayer and reflection, my spouse and I have made the difficult decision to separate.

"This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared.

"I thank God for the time we've had together, the lessons we've learned, and the family we've built. Even in this...