Key facts
- Susan Boyle, 65, plans to retire.
- Retirement will occur after her final album and a planned biopic are released.
- Boyle recently returned to the public eye.
- She suffered a stroke that affected her speech.
Singer Susan Boyle, 65, has announced her intention to retire from public life once she completes her upcoming final album and a planned biopic. Boyle recently made a return to the spotlight and has shared her desire to step away from public life after these final projects. The announcement comes after she experienced a stroke that impacted her ability to speak.