Kevin Farley to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Farley created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Farley fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role in An American Carol, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 60, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : 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-singer-dancer-comedian 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.

#ThankYouKevin

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouKevin 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.

“Kevin Farley was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouKevin”
— @universalObserver, 11 Jan 2026
“Didn't Kevin Farley retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 11 Jan 2026

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