Eddie Murphy to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Washington
Last updated on April 8, 2025

Murphy created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Murphy fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Beverly Hills Cop or 48 Hrs., is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 64, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 08/04/2025 : 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-singer-musician 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.

#ThankYouEddie

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouEddie 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.