Break-Up Rumors, Is Fred Wesley Single Again?

Is the 82-year-old musician 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 Fred Wesley, 82, and his partner had split up. Is the American musician really single again?

UPDATE 16/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Wesley spotted alone

A fan spotted Fred Wesley walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 14, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Fred back on the market?

A rep for Fred Wesley was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Thursday (January 15), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Fred’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 15, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 15, 2026

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

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