Retirement – Gen X Playlist

Michael J. Fox Explains Why He No Longer Takes on Roles “With a Lot of Lines”

Michael J. Fox Explains Why He No Longer Takes on Roles “With a Lot of Lines”

June 2022

Michael J. Fox no longer takes acting roles with long dialogue due to memory loss: ‘I can’t do it’

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June 3, 2022

You’ll likely be seeing less of Michael J. Fox on screen in the future.

Speaking with comedian Mike Birbiglia on Monday’s episode of his podcast “Working It Out,” the “Back to the Future” star opened up about a decline in memory skills that has affected the acting roles he chooses to take. Michael J. Fox

Fox, 60, has been open about his battle with Parkinson’s disease after first getting diagnosed at 29. He has continued to act, most recently in a two-episode appearance in 2020 on the Paramount+ series “The Good Fight.”

Michael J. Fox says he can’t play roles with heavy dialogue due to Parkinson’s memory lapses: ‘It can’t be done’

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June 2, 2022
by David Artavia

Michael J. Fox, 60, has been a Hollywood favorite for decades.

Even after he went public about his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in 1998, the actor continued winning the hearts of television viewers on shows like Boston Legal, The Good Wife and The Michael J. Fox Show, most of which involved playing a character who was also living with the disease.

In an interview on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast Working It Out, the actor opened up about his recent decision to not take on roles with a lot of lines due to his inability to memorize long strips of dialogue.

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Van Halen’s David Lee Roth Teases Coming out of Retirement

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth Teases Coming out of Retirement

June 3, 2022

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth drops hint that he’ll be coming out of retirement

When questioned as to whether he will be partaking in the rumoured Van Halen tribute band, Roth answered: “I’m only in the middle of my first retirement”

David Lee Roth has hinted that he may come out of retirement to partake in the rumoured Van Halen tribute project alongside drummer Alex Van Halen and guitarist Joe Satriani.

David Lee Roth Suggests He’s Not Really Retiring, Hints That Van Halen Tribute Tour Might Happen

June 2, 2022

After announcing his retirement late last year, David Lee Roth now suggests that he’s not ready to jump away from his legendary music career. The singer also hints that a rumored Van Halen tribute tour might actually happen.

Roth originally announced in the Fall that he was retiring and that his scheduled Las Vegas residency around the new year would mark his last five shows ever. He then expanded the residency to run throughout January, only to cancel the entire run right as it was set to begin. COVID safety issues were cited for the cancellation of the first few shows, but no official reason was given for the remainder of the residency.

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Singer and Drummer Phil Collins On His Last Tour With Genesis (2022)

Singer and Drummer Phil Collins On His Last Tour With Genesis (2022)

Updated Below, June 2022

Phil Collins stands with Genesis bandmates as band play FINAL concert

March 28, 2022
by Eve Buckland

Phil Collins bade an emotional farewell to Genesis fans alongside bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks in London on Saturday – as the iconic band played their final ever concert. genesis2022

London’s 02 provided the backdrop for the band’s last show on their The Last Domino? Tour – with frail frontman Phil, 71, telling the crowd he will now have to get a real job.

Phil, who performed the show sitting down due to suffering from a number of different health conditions in recent years, later joined Mike, 71, and Tony, 72 for a standing ovation.

…Collins, who has a history with back problems, has been sitting down for all the concerts on the tour and his son, Nic Collins, 20, has stepped in for him on drums.

…Original member Peter Gabriel, 72, did not join the trio for this set of shows, and neither did guitarist Steve Hackett , 72, who was in the band from 1971-1977.

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Bruce Willis, Diagnosed with Aphasia, Has Announced He Is Retiring from Acting (March 2022)

Bruce Willis, Diagnosed with Aphasia, Has Announced He Is Retiring from Acting (March 2022)

Bruce Willis “Stepping Away” From Acting Career After Aphasia Diagnosis

March 30, 2022
Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, which leads to the loss of ability to understand or express speech, his family said in a statement posted to social media.

… bruceWillis2022 The 67-year-old film star is best known for playing John McClane in the iconic Die Hard franchise.

The original 1988 film made Willis — who was then mainly known as a comedic TV actor, specifically for the series Moonlighting (1985-89), for which he won an Emmy in 1987 — a full-fledged movie star. (He went on to land another Emmy in 2000 for a guest role on Friends.)

Bruce Willis ‘stepping away’ from acting because of health condition

Bruce Willis is suffering from a medical condition that is affecting his cognitive abilities and will be taking a break from acting, his family shared Wednesday.

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David Lee Roth Says He’s Retiring in January: ‘I’ve Given You All I’ve Got to Give’

David Lee Roth Says He’s Retiring in January: ‘I’ve Given You All I’ve Got to Give’

October 2, 2021

David Lee Roth announces his retirement from music: “It’s been an amazing run”

Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth says he’s “throwing in the shoes” following his January 2022 residency in Las Vegas

October 1, 2021

David Lee Roth is retiring from music.

“I’m throwing in the shoes,” Van Halen’s frontman announced to the Las Vegas Review-Journal in a new interview to promote his forthcoming residency in the city. “I’m retiring.”

“This is the first, and only, official announcement,” Roth added. “You’ve got the news. Share it with the world.”

David Lee Roth Says He’s Retiring in January: ‘I’ve Given You All I’ve Got to Give’

David Lee Roth shared on Friday that he’s ending his career with his five shows at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in January

By Katie Campione
October 02, 2021

David Lee Roth says he’s retiring.
The prolific musician, 66, shared the news with the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday that he’s ending his career with his five shows at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay during the first weeks of January.

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