Annie Leibovitz to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Leibovitz created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Leibovitz fans. Speculation had been rife that the American photographer will announce her retirement from all public activities, at age 76, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 09/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a photographer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a photographer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAnnie

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouAnnie was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAnnie.”
— @DesireePlum, 8 Apr 2026
“Leibovitz wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 8 Apr 2026

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