Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan and the actress Laila Rouass are over. The news, reported first by The Sun, has left fans, and the entertainment world at large stunned.

The two have been together for more than a decade. In fact, it was when they had last been seen in public that news of their separation began to emerge. A close friend has now revealed that the couple had been drifting apart in recent months in spite of their previous attempts at reconciliation.

Laila was caught trying to load bags into her car without her engagement ring-a stark reminder of the end of their relationship. The actress has been seen in public a good number of times in a good mood, but it is apparent that the breakup hasn't been easy for her.

Ronnie was seen parking his Porsche in Essex at Woodford Station. As said above, snooker ace Ronnie has so far been able to avoid the limelight; this difficult period will be no exception.

In fact, the rapport of the couple had been on-and-off. Given their track record, it's unbelievable that this is not their first separation. With all the trials and setbacks in the relationship, they seemed to have found a way back to each other every time; however, this seems to be the case that cannot be remedied.

News about the break-up of Ronnie and Laila is being mourned by all fans of the couple, who cherish the hopes that they will find happiness someday. This is because both these friends have achieved great things in their careers: on one hand, Ronnie, being a professional gamer; Laila, a full-time streamer.

By moving on, they respect the person's privacy and give him or her space to heal. Though one's relation ended there, one's memory survives.