Matthew Fox to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Fox created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Fox fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Lost or Party of Five, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 60, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/11/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouMatthew

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouMatthew 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 #ThankYouMatthew.”
— @DesireePlum, 13 Nov 2026
“I thought Matthew Fox retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 13 Nov 2026

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