Ty Olsson to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Olsson created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Olsson fans. Speculation had been rife that the Canadian actor best known for his roles in The Twilight Saga or X-Men 2, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 52, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/02/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouTy

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouTy 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 #ThankYouTy.”
— @DesireePlum, 24 Feb 2026
“Olsson wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 24 Feb 2026

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