Emmitt and Pat Smith Announce Separation on Instagram

The couple celebrated their 20 year anniversary in April

Emmitt Smith and Pat Smith attend the MegaFest 2017 International Faith and Family Film Festival at Omni Hotel on June 30, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.
eter Larsen/Getty Images for MegaFest 2017

Emmitt Smith and his wife Pat are separating after 20 years of marriage.

The 51-year-old Dallas Cowboys legend announced the news on Instagram Monday morning saying in part, "We will continue to move forward with love and compassion for one another, as co-parents and friends."

The couple, who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in April, manage the Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities together.

They have five children total, one each from previous relationships, and three from their marriage.

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