The star has worked in television for 50 years, and spent 35 with the well-known television game show. "I will be 83 years old on December 12," he said, "and I’ve decided to retire while I’m still young."
Barker added, "I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m going to miss it."
The star added that he now finds it difficult to do the job. "I’m just reaching the age where the constant effort to be there and do the show physically is a lot for me," he said. "I might be able to do the show another year, but better (to leave) a year too soon than a year too late."