Manson and his wife, Dita Von Teese – model and burlesque dancer, have only been married for just over a year, but already their marriage is ending.

Von Teese, real name Heather Sweet, is citing irreconcilable differences in papers which were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court December 29th.

The dramatic goth rocker and Von Teese married November 28th, 2005. It was a first marriage for each of them.

It’s been said that the couple separated on Christmas Eve.

Poor Marilyn – it was his 38th birthday yesterday and he had to spend it knowing that word of his marriage breaking up was about to hit the news.