Break-Up Rumors, Is Rick Nielsen Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, 77, and his partner had split up. Is the American guitarist really single again?

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

Nielsen spotted alone

A fan spotted Rick Nielsen 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 Rick back on the market?

A rep for Rick Nielsen 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 Rick’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 (Nielsen spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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