Sir Ian McKellen, 85, hospitalized after falling off theater stage during performance

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Sir Ian McKellen, 85, hospitalized after falling off stage mid-performance

Sir Ian McKellen was taken to the hospital after falling off the stage during a show in London on Monday, Page Six can confirm.

The beloved English actor, who plays John Falstaff in the show, was doing a fight scene when he fell off the front of the stage and cried out in pain,Justin Timberlake refused breathalyzer test from cop who didn't recognize him during DWI arrestJustin Timberlake struggled with 'real drinking problem' for years, was 'in a very dark place': sources

Although the scene was “very shocking,” one audience member told the BBC that McKellen was “conscious” after the fall.“Audience shocked by Sir Ian McKellen’s fall off stage tonight at Noel Coward Theatre. Staff working hard to help him. Thoughts with him, cast and crew,” Paul Nero, a writer and broadcaster,In a statement shared with Page Six, reps for McKellen thanked the “audience and the general public for their well wishes” and assured fans that he is on the mend.

As of now, the play is expected to run until Saturday in the West End before going on tour throughout the United Kingdom until the end of July.earlier this month that he looks at every role like it could be his last now that he is in his mid-80s.

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