Philippe Geluck to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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‘Le Chat’ author created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Geluck fans. Speculation had been rife that the author of Le Chat is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 71, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a cartoonist isn't fun anymore

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

#ThankYouPhilippe

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouPhilippe 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.

“Philippe Geluck was unlike any other cartoonist we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouPhilippe”
— @universalObserver, 11 Jan 2026
“I thought Philippe Geluck retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 11 Jan 2026

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