Rob Riggle to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Riggle created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Riggle fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in 21 Jump Street or The Hangover, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 26/06/2026 : 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 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 Thursday 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.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouRob.”
— @DesireePlum, 25 Jun 2026
“I thought Rob Riggle retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 25 Jun 2026

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