Break-Up Rumors, Is Ian Gillan Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan, 80, and his partner had split up. Is the English singer really single again?

UPDATE 24/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Gillan spotted alone

A fan spotted Ian Gillan walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 22, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Ian back on the market?

A rep for Ian Gillan was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Monday (February 23), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Ian’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 23, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 23, 2026

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

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