From Bruce Willis to Daniel Day-Lewis, many actors have chosen to take a bow and exit stage left. Whether it’s their health ringing the final curtain call or the satisfaction of seeing their last performance receive a standing ovation, they’ve chosen to retire.
Some love the grand finale and make headlines with their farewell speech, others prefer an unscripted exit where they quietly retire. But whether it’s a blockbuster goodbye or a quiet final scene, their cinematic masterpieces continue to earn rave reviews from global audiences.
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