Break-Up Rumors, Is Erik Orsenna Single Again?

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Is the French academician 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 Erik Orsenna, 78, and his partner had split up. Is the French academician really single again?

UPDATE 05/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Orsenna spotted alone

A fan spotted Erik Orsenna walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 3, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Erik back on the market?

A rep for Erik Orsenna was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the author was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (February 4), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Erik’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 4, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 4, 2026

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

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