Henry Ian Cusick to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Cusick created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Cusick fans. Speculation had been rife that the Peruvian actor best known for his roles in Lost or The 100, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 58, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/01/2026 : 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 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.

#ThankYouHenry Ian

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouHenry Ian 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 #ThankYouHenry Ian.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Jan 2026
“Cusick wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 16 Jan 2026

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