The great actor Ian McKellen had an accident and fell off the stage. While performing in the play “Player Kings” at the Noel Coward Theater in London
Ian McKellen (85 years old) was injured. Until the performance stopped immediately after he suffered an accident during a fight scene in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's novel “Henry IV, Parts I and II,” according to eyewitnesses. When the accident happened, the stage lights came on. The audience hears McKellen calling for help, causing the show to stop immediately
According to a statement from the theater, after receiving the scan, the medical teams confirmed that McKellen will make a quick and full recovery. He is in every good state of mind.
“Dr. Rachel” and “Dr. Lee”, the doctors in the audience as spectators of the drama, also received the statement, and McKellen's representative also thanked the facility's staff. Which is very useful
McKellen is a legendary stage actor. Before he became famous in Hollywood in films such as “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” in addition to his role as Magneto in the “X-Men” series.
Not long ago he was also making headlines for being one of the first recipients of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in the UK in 2020.
With an acting career spanning more than six decades, McKellen has won numerous awards including a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe Award, five BAFTA Awards, five Emmy Awards, been nominated for two Academy Awards, and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1991 for his contributions to the arts.
One viewer who witnessed the incident told the BBC: “I hope he's okay. From what I saw, he was conscious because he asked for help as a result.” Refunds will be given to all ticket purchasers