Break-Up Rumors, Is Svante Pääbo Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Svante Pääbo, 71, and his partner had split up. Is Nobel medicine prize 2022 really single again?

UPDATE 17/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Pääbo spotted alone

A fan spotted Svante Pääbo walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of October 15, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Svante back on the market?

A rep for Svante Pääbo was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the scientist was splitting hit the internet Friday (October 16), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Svante’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) October 16, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) October 16, 2026

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

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