Former James Bond announces retirement with bittersweet statement: ‘Getting older is no fun’ [Video]

This 007 is hanging up his pistol. A former James Bond has announced that after decades in the business, he is officially retiring from acting and all kinds of acting commitments.

George Lazenby, 84, made his acting debut as the famed English spy in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, but declined to return for future Bond films, with his tenure as the icon being the shortest among the actors.

On his official social media pages, the actor and former model posted a statement alongside a recent photo that reflected on his decision to step away from the spotlight after more than five decades as a working actor.

“This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,” he penned. “Therefore, I won’t be doing any more acting or making public appearances, doing any more interviews or signing any more autographs as of today.” 

He reflected on his lengthy career and thanked his manager …