Break-Up Rumors, Is Ry Cooder Single Again?

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Is the 78-year-old musician 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 Ry Cooder, 78, and his partner had split up. Is the musician best known for albums like Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down, Bop till You Drop or Chicken Skin Music really single again?

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

Cooder spotted alone

A fan spotted Ry Cooder walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 31, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Ry back on the market?

A rep for Ry Cooder was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Sunday (February 1), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Ry’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 1, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 1, 2026

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

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