Break-Up Rumors, Is Richard O'Brien Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Richard O'Brien, 83, and his partner had split up. Is the actor best known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show really single again?

UPDATE 18/05/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

O'Brien spotted alone

A fan spotted Richard O'Brien 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, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Richard back on the market?

A rep for Richard O'Brien was not immediately available for comment.

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

“Has anyone Richard’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 17, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 17, 2025

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

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