Break-Up Rumors, Is Neil deGrasse Tyson Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 67-year-old scientist officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Neil deGrasse Tyson, 67, and his partner had split up. Is the former host of ‘Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey’ really single again?

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Tyson spotted alone

A fan spotted Neil deGrasse Tyson walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of September 15, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Neil deGrasse back on the market?

A rep for Neil deGrasse Tyson was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the scientist was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (September 16), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Neil deGrasse’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) September 16, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) September 16, 2026

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

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