Terry Richardson to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Richardson created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Richardson fans. Speculation had been rife that the American photographer will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 60, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 24/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a photographer isn't fun anymore

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

#ThankYouTerry

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouTerry 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 #ThankYouTerry.”
— @DesireePlum, 23 Feb 2026
“I thought Terry Richardson retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 23 Feb 2026

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