had retired?

[ostap77]

"There was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again." Correct?

 

[lauralie2]

[STRIKE]There[/STRIKE] It was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again.

 

[5jj]

And, before you ask, Ostap, a past simple he retired is also possible.