Latino funnyman George Lopez is planning to retire from stand-up comedy when he turns 55 in nine years time because he doesn't want to risk his health as he hits his 60s.

Lopez has already had one major health scare - a genetic problem left him desperate for a kidney transplant in 2005. His wife, Ann, donated hers.

He tells society magazine Dune, "I'm almost 50 years old and I have one kidney. I don't want to be a lifer (at comedy). I don't really see myself doing this beyond 55... and who's to say that, even before then, I won't just start to curtail my activities a little bit? It has been, it will be, a pretty good run. I'd like to take more time off, but I don't because it's important to strike while the iron is hot. I think it's just time to have fun. It's time to have cake."

It sounds like George's priorities are in the right order. Without good health, not much is enjoyable.

Latino funnyman George Lopez is planning to retire from stand-up comedy when he turns 55 in nine years time because he doesn't want to risk his health as he hits his 60s.

Lopez has already had one major health scare - a genetic problem left him desperate for a kidney transplant in 2005. His wife, Ann, donated hers.

He tells society magazine Dune, "I'm almost 50 years old and I have one kidney. I don't want to be a lifer (at comedy). I don't really see myself doing this beyond 55... and who's to say that, even before then, I won't just start to curtail my activities a little bit? It has been, it will be, a pretty good run. I'd like to take more time off, but I don't because it's important to strike while the iron is hot. I think it's just time to have fun. It's time to have cake."

Wow! I didn't know about the kidney transplant!! Did that affect the show in any way since it was still going in 05'?

I didn't know he had a kidney transplant either. I think that's smart of him to decide to retire at 55. It doesn't make sense for him to risk his health and I'm sure that acting takes a lot out of people; parties, photo shoots, paparazzi, etc.


Andrea