Break-Up Rumors, Is Pat Metheny Single Again?

Is the 71-year-old guitarist officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Pat Metheny, 71, and his partner had split up. Is the guitarist best known for albums like Unity Band, Secret Story or Bright Size Life really single again?

UPDATE 22/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Metheny spotted alone

A fan spotted Pat Metheny walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 20, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Pat back on the market?

A rep for Pat Metheny was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the guitarist was splitting hit the internet Saturday (February 21), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Pat’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 21, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 21, 2026

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

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