George Lazenby Retires from Acting at 84

George Lazenby, famous for his role as James Bond in the 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service,' has announced his retirement from acting at the age of 84. Lazenby, who had the shortest tenure as Bond, cited aging as a key reason for his retirement, stating, 'getting older is no fun.' He shared the news on X, expressing his gratitude to his manager Anders Frejdh and his fans. Lazenby plans to spend more time with his family and will no longer make public appearances or sign autographs. Despite only starring in one Bond film, Lazenby's portrayal has been praised in retrospective reviews and by notable filmmakers. His career included various roles in both film and television, and he was the subject of the 2017 Hulu docudrama 'Becoming Bond.'