Break-Up Rumors, Is Derek Jacobi Single Again?

Is the 86-year-old actor 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 Derek Jacobi, 86, and his partner had split up. Is the actor best known for his roles in Cinderella, The King's Speech or Gladiator really single again?

UPDATE 01/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Jacobi spotted alone

A fan spotted Derek Jacobi walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of March 30, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Derek back on the market?

A rep for Derek Jacobi was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the actor was splitting hit the internet Monday (March 31), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Derek’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) March 31, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) March 31, 2025

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

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