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For the most current updates on his schedule and personal notes, fans often visit the official Richard Dean Anderson website.

: Anderson has been open about the physical toll of his career, citing chronic pain and heart issues that required stents as reasons for stepping back from demanding filming schedules. For the most current updates on his schedule

Since his unofficial retirement from acting in 2013, Anderson has spent his time: : He continues to be a regular fixture

: He splits his time between his homes in Malibu, Vancouver, and northern Minnesota, often describing himself as a "winter sports fanatic" despite past injuries. and northern Minnesota

: He continues to be a regular fixture on the fan circuit, appearing at events like GalaxyCon and Comic Con France to meet fans of MacGyver and Stargate SG-1 .

: He is a committed environmentalist, serving on the Board of Advisors for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and supporting organizations like the Waterkeeper Alliance.

: A major driver for his retirement was the desire to be a "doting dad" and spend more time with his daughter, Wylie.