In a sad piece of news, Alex Young has petitioned for divorce with Private Practice star Kate Walsh, according to court papers filed on November 22.

"The couple remain on friendly terms and sincerely hope the media will respect their privacy during this difficult time," their reps said in a statement.

Young cited irreconcilable differences for the split.

Kate Walsh and Alex Young in July of this year.

This news definitely comes as a surprise.

Kate Walsh, who went on to star in on Private Practice after becoming an integral part of the Grey's Anatomy cast, married Young – a production co-president at 20th Century Fox – on September 1, 2007, in Ojai, Calif.

The two married after just a few months of dating.

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