Jon Lovitz to announce shock retirement from comedy?

By Smith Alexander
Washington
Last updated on June 22, 2025

Lovitz created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Lovitz fans. Speculation had been rife that the American comedian best known for his roles in Casino Jack or NewsRadio, will announce his retirement from comedy, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 22/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a comedian isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a comedian-actor-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.

#ThankYouJon

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouJon 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.