After being hospitalized in an emergency, Ian McKellen breaks his silence and provides an update on his health. Through a brief statement issued via social networks, the 85-year-old actor, famous for giving life to ‘Gandalf‘ in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘magnet‘ in ‘X Men‘, revealed that he is fine and recovering from his injuries, same ones that have already been treated by specialists.
In addition, The British star took advantage of the publication to thank not only the attention of the National Health Service, but also the good wishes and messages of support from her fans and close ones. As Sir Ian reveals, his doctors hope that have a recovery “fast and complete”. If so, the legendary actor could be back on stage in the coming days.
“I want to thank everyone for their kind messages and support.”, wrote McKellen via X, formerly Twitter. “Since the accident last night during a Player Kings performance, My injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a range of experts, specialists and nurses working for the NHS.. Of course, I am enormously indebted to them. They have assured me that My recovery will be complete and quick and I am looking forward to getting back to work.”he expressed.
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What happened to Ian McKellen?
As the multifaceted actor expressed, He suffered a spectacular fall while he was performing a fight scene at the work. Player Kingswhere he gives life to the protagonist John Falstaff. The events took place at the Noël Coward Theater in London, England.
According to eyewitnesses, during the fight scene, The British man lost his balance and fell off the stage. Seconds later, He was heard screaming for help. McKellen had to be rushed to a nearby hospital, while the play was canceled and spectators were evacuated from the scene.
“[El incidente] It was very shocking. Really andI hope he recovers, from what I saw, he was conscious because he was asking for help”, revealed one of the viewers for the BBC.
Player Kings is a adaptation of ‘Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2’ by William Shakespeare, made by award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. According to the work’s website, Performances will resume next Wednesday, June 19.
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