Rob Huebel to announce shock retirement from acting?
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Sad news for Huebel fans. Speculation had been rife that the creator of Childrens Hospital is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.
UPDATE 13/01/2026 : 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-comedian-author 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.
#ThankYouRob
For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouRob 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.
“Rob Huebel was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouRob”
— @universalObserver, 12 Jan 2026
“Huebel wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 12 Jan 2026
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