It's time to say goodbye! Clint Eastwood is officially retiring from the film industry at the ripe old age of 96.
His son, Kyle Eastwood, confirmed the news to the publication. France Info, saying, "I was very fortunate to work with him on many films. It was a wonderful experience for me.".
And he added: «"I have many good memories of working with him. He's retired now.".
Clint with his sons Scott and Kyle (WireImage via Getty Images)
Kyle is a successful musician who has written music for several of his father's films, including «Million Dollar Baby, Letters from Iwo Jima, Gran Torino» и «"Invincible".
The news about Clint, who turned 96 on May 31, may surprise many of his fans who thought he would never end his film career.
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As Clint himself once said: «"I love what I do, why should I stop? I'll say goodbye without a word.".
Now his son said it.
The last movie?
Clint's son confirmed the news (Getty Images).
Clint was last seen behind the camera while working on the film "Juror #2," which was released in 2024.
At the time, it was widely rumored that this was his last film, but as promised, Clint did not confirm this and simply disappeared from public view.
A quiet life
Clint always loved his life in Carmel (Getty).
Despite his career in the entertainment industry, Clint lives away from the bright lights of Hollywood.
He lives in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Clint raised many of his eight children on his ranch in Carmel, where he was elected mayor in 1986 and served for two years.
What he said about aging
Clint is proud to be getting older (Getty Images)
Clint has always considered aging a privilege. In 1997, he told CBS News, "I think you have to enjoy aging. That's the most important factor. If you're sitting there thinking, 'Well, I did this when I was 21,' or 'I did this when I was 31,' or whatever..."«
«"Many people may reach the peak of their careers in their 40s, and then their activity declines. But I think it's a matter of mental attitude.".
The main achievements of his career
Clint in A Fistful of Dollars (Getty Images)
Clint began acting in films in 1950 and achieved worldwide fame thanks to Sergio Leone's westerns, especially the trilogy consisting of films "A Fistful of Dollars", "For a Few Dollars More"« и «"The good, the bad and the ugly.".
He achieved success not only as a movie star, but also as a brilliant director.
Among the numerous awards of the legendary "Dirty Harry" are the Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture «Unforgiven» , which Clint repeated with the film «Million Dollar Baby.