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Sir Ian McKellen has shared that he's undergoing physiotherapy after a fall from a West End stage on Monday, causing him to take a break from his current performance.The final London shows of the production, Player Kings, will see Sir Ian's stand-in stepping into the role of Falstaff while the seasoned actor recovers from the mishap. His publicist Clair Dobbs relayed a statement to the PA news agency on his behalf: "After three nights in hospital, the effects of my fall onstage have been fully analysed and I'm now having physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home." "Meanwhile, my part in Player Kings is filled by the redoubtable David Semark supported by Robert Icke's amazing production and cast." "The many messages of love and support will, I am sure, aid the speedy recovery that my doctors have promised me." The 85 year old screen and stage actor was rushed to hospital on June 17 for treatment after he lost his balance during a fight scene and fell off the stage.The rest of the night's show was cancelled following the incident.

Theatre goers have expressed their concern for Sir Ian McKellen after the renowned actor was taken to hospital following a stage tumble.The 85 year old theatre icon stumbled during an intense combat sequence in the production of Player Kings at London's Noel Coward Theatre on Monday evening, 17 June, where he was portraying John Falstaff. In the midst of a clash with the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy, Sir Ian accidentally stepped and fell off the edge of the stage. When the house lights were turned on, he was heard shouting in agony as theatre staff hurried to assist him.The crowd was quickly ushered out of the venue, and they were told that the night's show would not continue.

Lord Of The Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after taking a dramatic fall off stage during a West End performance.The 85-year-old actor, currently starring as John Falstaff in Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre, reportedly lost his balance in an intense fight scene.The audience was informed that the rest of the evening's performance was cancelled and they were asked to leave the theatre. A BBC journalist, who saw the play, said the veteran stage and screen actor was in a scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy when he fell off the front of the stage. As lights were raised, he was heard crying out, and staff members hurried to assist him.

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he received the COVID-19 vaccine! The 81-year-old Lord of the Rings actor was given the first of two doses at London’s Queen Mary’s University Hospital on Wednesday (December 16), the Evening Standard reported. “It’s a very special day, I feel euphoric,” Ian said after receiving the vaccine.