Break-Up Rumors, Is Brian May Single Again?

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Is the Queen guitarist officially back on the market?
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Queen guitarist Brian May, 79, and his partner had split up. Is the British guitarist really single again?

UPDATE 18/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

May spotted alone

A fan spotted Brian May walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of July 16, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Brian back on the market?

A rep for Brian May was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the guitarist was splitting hit the internet Friday (July 17), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Brian’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) July 17, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) July 17, 2026

Based on the facts (May spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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