David Foster slams 'baseless' reports about his divorce from Yolanda Foster

Following the announcement of his divorce from Yolanda Foster, Grammy-winning music producer David Foster is speaking out about rumors for the reason for their split.

"Over the past few weeks, a great deal of inaccurate or baseless information has been reported claiming to represent my thoughts and feelings," he told Us Weekly. "It is painful to watch this happen repeatedly -- especially while trying to cope with the personal nature of the challenges surrounding the breakup of our loving marriage."

Speaking specifically to tabloid rumors that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster was faking or exaggerating her struggle with Lyme disease, he said, "I have always had and continue to have the utmost respect and love for Yolanda, which is why it is so frustrating to see headlines questioning her chronic debilitating illness. I have been by Yolanda's side over the past four years to the best of my ability as she battled with the complexities of her Lyme diagnosis. I am incredibly proud of Yolanda's determination and mission to find a cure, and how brave and open she has been by sharing her story in the hopes of changing the future for others."

The couple, who were married for four years, announced they were divorcing earlier this month.

Photos of Yolanda and David Foster together from over the years: