Norman Reedus to announce shock retirement from acting?

Reedus created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Reedus fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role on the television series The Walking Dead, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 57, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/10/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouNorman

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouNorman 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 #ThankYouNorman.”
— @DesireePlum, 4 Oct 2026

“I thought Norman Reedus retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 4 Oct 2026

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