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Im throwing in the shoes.

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Im retiring, hetold the Las VegasReview-Journalover the phone on October 1.

Diamond Dave added that his doctors and handlers had compelled him to consider how being onstage impacts his health.

The last is scheduled for January 8, 2022.

There is no torch being passed.

Ive given you all Ive got to give, he said at the end of the call.

Its been an amazing, great run, no regrets, nothing to say about anybody.

Ill miss you all.

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