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Muniz leaving Hollywood for good

Published Friday, May 16 2008, 16:55 BST | By Beth Hilton
Muniz leaving Hollywood for good
Ex-Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz is leaving Hollywood to become a race car driver.

The 22-year-old announced in 2006 that he was taking a break from acting to pursue his passion for cars, saying he would return to work after two years.

However, he has now put his West Hollywood home on the market for £1.9 million and plans to move to Arizona permanently.

A source told OK!: "He's moving to Scottsdale. He's decided to focus his energy on racing and feels that he doesn't need a home in Hollywood anymore."

Muniz said he is unfazed by the prospect of leaving showbusiness, saying: "I really wouldn't mind if I never acted again. Racing is definitely my passion, this is my career now and what I definitely want to do for the rest of my life."

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