David Spade to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Spade created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Spade fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Rules of Engagement or Grown Ups, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 62, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/08/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouDavid

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouDavid 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.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouDavid.”
— @DesireePlum, 3 Aug 2026
“Spade wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 3 Aug 2026

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