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A man walks past the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles building in Los Angeles, California July 3, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

A man walks past the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles building in Los Angeles, California July 3, 2012.

Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

LOS ANGELES | Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:25pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Leah Remini has severed ties with the Church of Scientology, a source with knowledge of her decision said on Thursday, making her one of the most high-profile members to quit.

Remini, best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan in the CBS sitcom "King of Queens," issued a statement following press reports that she had decided to leave the church.

"I wish to share my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming positive response I have received from the media, my colleagues, and fans from around the world. I am truly grateful and thankful for all your support," Remini said.

She did not address Scientology directly, but the source told Reuters that Remini's statement was her confirmation that she had left the church.

Remini, 43, has spoken publicly in the past about being a member of the Church of Scientology, which was founded in 1954 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard and has attracted several Hollywood stars including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

Representatives for the Church of Scientology did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

(Reporting by Piya Sinha-Roy and Eric Kelsey; Editing by Mary Milliken and Mohammad Zargham)

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