A few weeks ago, Ian McKellen (85 years old) suffered a serious fall while performing ‘Player Kings’, an adaptation of a play by William Shakespeare, at the Noël Coward theatre. The British actor known worldwide for his roles as Gandalf in ‘The Lord of the Rings’, … He worried his followers when, after screaming in pain, he was rushed to a hospital.
After overcoming the initial scare and receiving immediate medical attention, McKellen wanted to reassure his fans with a hopeful message on his social networks. «I want to thank you all for your kind messages and support. 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,” the actor wrote on his X account (formerly Twitter).
This message was received with a wave of affection on social networks. However, few messages were as moving and full of humor as that of his friend and colleague Anthony Hopkins (86 years old). The actor, known for his roles in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and ‘The Two Popes’, published a video on his Instagram account in which both appear dancing happily, accompanied by the voice of Salma Hayek, who apparently recorded the clip. In the post, Hopkins wrote: “Today I celebrate my dear friend Ian and his unbreakable spirit…I love this man. We both have our Gucci on… », thus showing his unconditional support and his endearing friendship.
The video quickly went viral, accumulating thousands of comments and messages of support from both fans and industry colleagues. Among them, comments from Spanish actors such as Pedro Alonso, Aitana Sánchez Gijón and Paula Echevarría stood out, as well as international artists such as Kylie Minogue, who sent their best wishes to McKellen.
Despite the accident, McKellen has not lost his passion for acting and has recently expressed his willingness to reprise his iconic role as Gandalf in the new ‘Lord of the Rings’ projects that Warner Bros. has in development, including the film ‘The Hunt for Gollum’. For his part, Hopkins is preparing for the premiere of the series ‘Those About to Die’, where he plays Emperor Vespasian, plunging back into the era of gladiators.
This display of affection and solidarity on social networks not only underlines the deep admiration that both actors generate, but also the power of sincere friendships in the entertainment industry. Recovery of Ian McKellen She is being closely followed by her followers, who eagerly await her return to the stage.
