And listen, it’s been a 42-year blast journey. There’s just more out there for me to do.
He continued, “We’re never able to cheat death, but I’ve got grandkids now, and I want to be a part of their life. “I used to tell my wife that one of my fears was of dying on the road, and when we lost Bob Saget and some of these other guys, I, the longer you do this, the odds are greater that’s going to happen,” Engvall said. “There’s really nothing left for me to do,” the comedian said, pointing to his successful stand-up career, as well as his many TV gigs. who has hosted the MOVIEGUIDE® Awards show, said that the death of fellow comedian and friend Bob Saget led him to reflect on his career and going out at the top of his game. Bill Engvall Announces Retirement from Comedy: ‘I Wanted To Go Out Loving It’Ĭomedian Bill Engvall recently shared why he chose to step back from his comedy career.Įngvall.
