Matt Barr to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Barr created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Barr fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in One Tree Hill or Harper's Island, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 41, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 16/02/2025 : 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.

#ThankYouMatt

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouMatt 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 #ThankYouMatt.”
— @DesireePlum, 15 Feb 2025
“I thought Matt Barr retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 15 Feb 2025

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