Singer Adele has parted ways with her husband, Simon Konecki, according to a statement from her representative Benny Tarantini.

The couple has a seven-year-old son.

"Adele and her partner have separated," the statement said.

"They are committed to raising their son together lovingly. As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further comment."

Konecki is co-founder of Life water and its charity Drop4drop, which promotes global access to clean water.