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Rafaella Nussbaum Goes Public With New Partner Jan Kluwe Seven Months After Jack White’s Death

The reveal tests public norms around grief and moving on.

Overview

  • Nussbaum confirmed a new relationship on Instagram with Berlin entrepreneur Jan Kluwe, sharing beach and motorcycle clips from a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico.
  • The posts follow the October 16, 2025 death of music producer Jack White at age 85, adding a clear timeline to months of speculation about her private life.
  • Reaction online is split, with many commenters saying the new romance feels too soon while others note that every person grieves at a different pace.
  • Responding to criticism, Nussbaum posted a personal note about past losses and wrote that White struggled with depression, using the phrase that the illness “won.”
  • Reporting says Nussbaum and Kluwe knew each other before White’s death and that both bring young children into the relationship, pointing to a new blended family routine.