Dita Von Teese to announce shock retirement?

Von Teese created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Von Teese fans. Speculation had been rife that the American dancer best known for her role in The Death of Salvador Dali, is about to announce her retirement from all public activities, at age 53, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a dancer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a dancer-actress-model 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.

#ThankYouDita

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouDita 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.

“Dita Von Teese was unlike any other dancer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDita”
— @universalObserver, 13 Sep 2026

“Von Teese wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 13 Sep 2026

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