American star,  Chris Evans, has announced that he has officially hung his Captain America shied after over eight years of playing the Marvel Comics character.

The 37-year-old Evans announced the shocking news on his Twitter page saying it was an emotional moment for him.

The actor tweeted;

“Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. It was an emotional day to say the least. Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor.

“To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.”

There was an outpouring of reaction to his tweet, with even some of the biggest stars in Hollywood world weighing in.

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Ryan Reynolds tweeted, “I’m not crying. I’m weeping. There’s a difference.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also tweeted, “What a run you had brother. Congrats on breathing life into such an iconic character. Keep on keepin’ on.”

Some of his fans expressed sadness over the news and shared heartwarming messages on his Twitter page.

Many also hailed him for his exceptional acting skills and shared photos of him in his Captain America suit.

Meanwhile, the actor previously hinted his retirement in a profile in the The New York Times that quoted him as saying, “You want to get off the train before they push you off.”

Captain America isn’t the first comic book character that Chris Evans has played.

He was also the Human Torch in two Fantastic Four movies in 2005 and 2007 alongside Jessica Alba.

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See some emotional comments:

Thank you so much for giving me dream and hope.
We wish you continued success and health. pic.twitter.com/h58nTgiahb

— ヨロン@キャプテン破戒僧 (@CaptainYoron) October 5, 2018

You brought the image of Captain America to Life with your portrayal. You were so good that it is hard to imagine Cap without you. You became the Cap. But that’s also because you’re a good human being off screen too. May you have great life! ?? pic.twitter.com/dyopQn2QfE

— Wolverina Pagan (@WolverinaP) October 5, 2018

You’ll always be the best Captain America the world could ever have. No one can ever take your place xx pic.twitter.com/3ijm5zndCG

— tahoora and 187 others (@tahoorahashmi) October 5, 2018

I remember planning to name my first son Steven Christopher after you and Cap. I was never ready to see a tweet like this. Thanks for making him real for all of us

— jmichelle (@jfuckthis) October 5, 2018

I am your big fan of Japanese.
captain america is my hero.
Thank you for 8 years.
Thank you so much. pic.twitter.com/XU4jd19MrT

— KITTAR (@kittar_actor) October 5, 2018

Cant believe Captain America is stepping down. This is a sad day indeed. Thank you for being the best Captain there ever was and will be. You will be missed in this role and I look forward to see where life takes you next?

— Trouble (@__Trouble_) October 5, 2018

From ‘Then’ to ‘Now’, you have made the audience to love you more & more……………and you very well deserved it ! #ThankYouChrisEvans ?! Thank you for giving us such a great superhero and a role model with such a great personality ?? pic.twitter.com/mgQ6yx5cdj

— KRrush? (@tavetiya_brand) October 5, 2018

#ThankYouChrisEvans for amazing 8 years! your character taught me to believe in myself, Capitan America will always be in my heart?❤ pic.twitter.com/Ef2pykVrBz

— rina (@coleshearteyes) October 5, 2018

#BuckyBarnes reaction afer reading this
Gonna miss you #Captain✨
Salute You❤
#CaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/1zM4gsnUb6

— Shubham Tiwari(Troy) (@TroyTiwari18) October 5, 2018

Thank you Chris, Brazil loved your Captain America. We’re fighting fascism here too.
You are an inspiration.

— Bárbara Guilherme (@BahGuilherme2) October 5, 2018