Break-Up Rumors, Is James Patterson Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that James Patterson, 79, and his partner had split up. Is the author of Along Came a Spider really single again?

UPDATE 09/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Patterson spotted alone

A fan spotted James Patterson walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of April 7, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is James back on the market?

A rep for James Patterson was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the author was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (April 8), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone James’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) April 8, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) April 8, 2026

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

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