Heidi Klum breaks silence and thanks fans for separation support

Heidi Klum thanked her fans via Twitter Tuesday for their support in the wake of her separation from Seal, her husband of six years.

The "Project Runway" star and British recording artist are the parents of four children. They confirmed last Monday they are no longer a couple.

Klum's message of gratitude to her fans was her first tweet since Jan. 15.

"Hi everyone, I want to thank u for all your support & kind words.Really means so much. Thanks again ... to the best fans in the world! xoHeidi" the Twitter posting said.