Dana Carvey to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Carvey created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Carvey fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role in Wayne's World, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 70, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 26/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian 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.

#ThankYouDana

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouDana 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.

“Dana Carvey was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDana”
— @universalObserver, 25 Apr 2026
“Carvey wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 25 Apr 2026

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