Break-Up Rumors, Is Gary Burton 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 Gary Burton, 82, and his partner had split up. Is the musician best known for albums like Duet or A Genuine Tong Funeral really single again?

UPDATE 23/05/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Burton spotted alone

A fan spotted Gary Burton walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 21, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Gary back on the market?

A rep for Gary Burton was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Thursday (May 22), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Gary’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 22, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 22, 2025

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

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