Charo breaks her silence after her husband's suicide

Charo is mourning the death of her husband Kjell Rasten.

In a statement shared with E! News On Tuesday morning, the singer and actress paid tribute to her husband for nearly four decades with a special tribute.

"Yesterday, Kjell, my forty-year-old husband and the love of my life have committed suicide.There are no words to describe what we are feeling now.He was an amazing man, an excellent husband and the best father I can imagine for our son "Charo shared his message to the fans. "He has dedicated his life to loving and supporting his family."

According to Charo, Kjell has developed a "rare and horrible skin disease" called bullous pemphigoid. He also became very depressed.

"That, along with the many medications that he had to take, became too much for him, and he put an end to his suffering," Charo said. "None of us had any idea that this could happen to such a wonderful, kind and generous man.Please, if you know and love someone who suffers Depression or sickness, hold them close to you, tell them that you love them with all your heart the world is better because they are there.All possible help.Nubricating n & # 39; Is not the solution. "

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed to E! News that Kjell died of suicide on Monday.

Charo and Kjell were married in 1978 and are the proud parents of a son named Shel Rasten.

Although Kjell had a much more private life compared to his wife, he appeared in Celebrity Exchange next to his long-time love. He has also supported Charo throughout his career, including roles on Dance with the stars, The boat of love and more.

"Thank you very much to all of you for your love and concern," concluded his statement. "Thank you."

Our thoughts and prayers accompany Charo and his family during this time.