Break-Up Rumors, Is Peggy Whitson Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Peggy Whitson, 66, and her partner had split up. Is the American astronaut really single again?

UPDATE 06/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Whitson spotted alone

A fan spotted Peggy Whitson walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of July 4, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Peggy back on the market?

A rep for Peggy Whitson was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the astronaut was splitting hit the internet Sunday (July 5), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Peggy’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) July 5, 2026

“Hate to see Whitson split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) July 5, 2026

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

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