Sir Ian McKellen has seemingly confirmed the injuries he received after suffering a horror fall last month while on stage. The veteran actor revealed he injured his wrist and neck when he fell from a West End stage last month, causing him to withdraw from the remainder of the show’s national tour.
Sir Ian, 85, was portraying Sir John Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre when he lost his footing in a fight scene and fell from the stage.
He was taken to hospital after the accident to receive treatment and the remainder of two shows were cancelled to allow him to rest, before his understudy, David Semark, stepped in to finish the run in the West End. READ MORE: Emmerdale confirms Zak Dingle's death as tribute paid to late actor Steve Halliwell Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Sir Ian has now assured his fans in a new social media post that his injuries are "on the mend" and his doctors have promised he will make a "complete recovery" if he avoids working for the next few weeks.
Sir Ian provided an update on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing: "Just two weeks after my accident onstage I want to assure my many well-wishers that the injuries (to wrist and neck) are on the mend.
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