Sir Ian McKellen rushed to hospital
Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after he fell off stage during a performance in a London theatre.
The Lord of the Rings star, 85, was starring in a production of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre when he lost his footing during a tense fight scene.
The actor then tumbled off the stage and into the audience, who heard his cries for help as theatre staff rushed to his aid, according to reports from the BBC.
The audience were informed that the remainder of the evening performance had been cancelled and they were evacuated from the premises.
Sandro, Trapani, a member of the audience who spoke to the BBC, described the moment as "very shocking."
"I really hope that he is going to be alright," they said. "As far as I saw, he was conscious because he was asking for assistance."
McKellen's condition is currently unknown, as the extent of his injuries are unclear.
The esteemed actor was playing the role of John Falstaff in the production Henry IV, parts one and two, which was adapted and directed by Robert Icke.
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