Charlie Sheen Apologizes for Using the N-Word

(andPOP) - Actor Charlie Sheen has released a statement saying he is sorry for using the N word in an angry voice message he left for ex-wife Denise Richards.

The message, which is three years old, was leaked onto the Internet this week.

Sheen can be heard on the voice mail calling Richards the N-word and swearing profusely.

According to MSN.com, Sheen said in his statement, “"I deeply apologize by my choice of words to all I have obviously offended, especially to Tony Todd, an African American, who was my best man at my first two weddings."

Sheen also said in his statement that his children did not show up for a custodial visit this week for which he has not received an explanation.

“So three and one-half years later, the reasons that caused the anger and frustration displayed on that voice mail continue to be manifested on a daily basis," Sheen said.

Sheen has accused Richards in the past of using their children against him.

The couple divorced in 2006 and have been in an ongoing and heated custody battle for their two children.