Jean-Claude Van Damme to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Van Damme created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Van Damme fans. Speculation had been rife that the Belgian actor best known for his roles in The Expendables 2, JCVD, Timecop or Universal Soldier, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 65, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 16/03/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouJean-Claude

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouJean-Claude 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 #ThankYouJean-Claude.”
— @DesireePlum, 15 Mar 2026
“Didn't Jean-Claude Van Damme retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 15 Mar 2026

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