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Shaun White and Nina dobrev End Engagement: A Mutual Decision

Los Angeles, CA – Olympic snowboarding legend Shaun White and actress Nina Dobrev have ended their engagement, sources confirm. The split, described as a mutual decision reached with “love and deep respect,” brings an end to a five-year relationship that captivated fans and Hollywood alike.

An insider close to the couple told PEOPLE magazine, “It was a mutual decision, and wasn’t an easy one, but it was made with love and a deep respect for one another.”

speculation about the couple’s status began to grow in recent months as both white and Dobrev became noticeably absent from each other’s social media feeds. Dobrev’s solo appearance at the Toronto International film Festival on September 7th further fueled rumors.

White, 39, is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and widely considered one of the greatest snowboarders of all time. he retired from competitive snowboarding after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a decision he credited Dobrev with supporting. dobrev,36,is best known for her starring role as Elena Gilbert in the hit television series The Vampire Diaries.

The pair first connected in 2019 at a Tony Robbins seminar in Florida, bonding over shared experiences in a small discussion group, as reported by Parade magazine. Their connection quickly blossomed, and the couple moved in together early in the COVID-19 pandemic, solidifying their commitment.

White proposed to Dobrev in October 2024, with Dobrev playfully announcing the news on Instagram, writng “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé!” The couple frequently shared glimpses of their adventures and mutual support for each other’s careers on social media.

While the reasons for the split remain private