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Ian McKellen Says He’s “Hugely Indebted” To Medical Staff As He Recovers From Fall & Is ‘Looking Forward To Returning To Work” – Update
Ian McKellen fel off stage during a performance of Player Kings in London and taken to a hospital. His rep tells Deadline McKellen is doing OK.
(L-R) Richard Coyle, Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh bow at the curtain call during the press night performance of "Player Kings" at the Noel Coward Theatre Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Ian McKellen has been taken to a hospital after falling off stage during a performance of Player Kings in London’s West End, the BBC reports. According to BBC, McKellen, who portrays John Falstaff, lost his footing during a battle scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy, when he fell off the front of the stage. The house lights came up as McKellen cried out in pain, according to the news outlet, and staff rushed to help him.
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