Arthur H to announce shock retirement from music?

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Arthur H created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Arthur H fans. Speculation had been rife that the French singer best known for albums like L'Homme du monde or Adieu tristesse, is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 59, with immediate effect.

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

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

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

#ThankYouArthur

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouArthur 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 him make the decision.

“Arthur H was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouArthur”
— @universalObserver, 1 Feb 2026
“Arthur H wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 1 Feb 2026

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