Sir Ian McKellen, the 83-year-old acclaimed actor known for roles like Gandalf and Magneto, fell off the stage during a performance of "Player Kings" at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End.
The incident occurred during a fight scene, where McKellen, portraying John Falstaff, lost his footing and fell, crying in pain.
Audience members were shocked, and staff, doctors in the audience, and medical personnel rushed to help McKellen, leading to the cancellation of the performance and the evacuation of the theatre.
McKellen was rushed to the hospital, where scans showed no serious injuries, and he was expected to make a speedy and full recovery, as confirmed by a theatre spokesperson and his publicist.
The evening performance was canceled, and the following day's performance was also canceled to allow McKellen to rest, with plans for him to return for a matinee performance the next Wednesday.
Fans expressed shock, concern, and support for McKellen's quick recovery on social media.
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