John Waite to announce shock retirement from music?

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Waite created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Waite fans. Speculation had been rife that the English singer best known for his hit song Missing You, will announce his retirement from music, at age 74, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : 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 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.

#ThankYouJohn

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJohn 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 #ThankYouJohn.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Sep 2026
“I thought John Waite retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 16 Sep 2026

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