Britney Spears longtime manager resigned this week amid the onslaught of controversy over the pop stars court-appointed conservatorship.

Larry Rudolph wished Spears all the health and happiness in the world in his resignation letter, first published by Deadline late Monday and since corroborated by CNN and NBC News , among other outlets. After noting he and the pop star hadnt spoken in two and a half years, he added, Earlier today, I became aware that Britney had been voicing her intention to officially retire.

I was originally hired at Britneys request to help manage and assist her with her career, wrote Rudolph, whose clients include Aerosmith and its lead singer, Steven Tyler. And as her manager, I believe it is in Britneys best interest for me to resign from her team as my professional services are no longer needed.

He concluded the letter which was addressed to Spears father, Jamie, and co-conservator Jodi Montgomery by vowing to be there for her if she ever needs me again, just as I always have been.

(The full text of the letter can be found on Deadline .)