Break-Up Rumors, Is Mike Mills Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills, 67, and his partner had split up. Is the American musician really single again?

UPDATE 18/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Mills spotted alone

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

Is Mike back on the market?

A rep for Mike Mills was not immediately available for comment.

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

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

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

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