Break-Up Rumors, Is Michael Rooker Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 71-year-old actor officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Michael Rooker, 71, and his partner had split up. Is the actor best known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy or Slither really single again?

UPDATE 18/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Rooker spotted alone

A fan spotted Michael Rooker walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 16, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Michael back on the market?

A rep for Michael Rooker was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the actor was splitting hit the internet Sunday (May 17), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Michael’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 17, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 17, 2026

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

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