Gabriel Aubry dumped Halle Berry!

The rumor has it, Gabriel Aubry has ended his four-and-a-half year relationship with actress Halle Berry blaming the age gap as the reason for the split. Halle is said to be devastated.

The break-up hasn’t yet been confirmed by the former couple but such sources as TMZ reveal that the couple parted ways several months ago but remained on friendly terms for their daughter’s sake. Both Halle and Gabriel are focused on co-parenting Nahla, 2, and working out the best custody agreement.

Gabriel just felt it wasn’t working any more. When they were first together the nine-year age difference between them didn’t phase him, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever dated and he was totally in love. But as time went on he started feeling it more and more,” a source told RadarOnline.com.

Halle reportedly consulted with a divorce lawyer three weeks ago to talk custody agreements. No long-term agreements have been formalized as the former couple have agreed to short-term agreements in the meantime.

As to dividing their joint assets, Aubry is said to have only asked for the couple’s Canadian home.

I liked them as a couple. Still hoping they’ll work things out.

UPDATE: Gabriel confirmed the split in his statement:

I am sad to say that Halle and I have decided together to separate at this time. She is, and will forever be one of the most special and beautiful people that I have ever known, and I am certain that we will continue to have only love and respect for one another.

We have been blessed with the most amazing daughter in the world. Her happiness and well-being are the most important thing for both of us.”