Debbie Harry to announce shock retirement from music?

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Blondie lead singer created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Harry fans. Speculation had been rife that Blondie lead singer will announce her retirement from music, at age 80, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : 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,” 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.

#ThankYouDebbie

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouDebbie 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 #ThankYouDebbie.”
— @DesireePlum, 13 Jan 2026
“Harry wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 13 Jan 2026

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