Sir Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Stage Accident in London

Ian McKellen, 85, fell off the stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Nol Coward Theatre in London's West End on Monday evening. According to eyewitnesses, McKellen lost his footing while moving downstage, tripping as he went, and fell off the stage during a scene with Prince of Wales and Henry Percy. The incident occurred about two hours into the show. After the fall, the audience was evacuated from the theatre and informed that the evening's performance was cancelled. A spokesperson for the show expressed gratitude for the well-wishes from the audience and reported that McKellen is in good spirits and expected to make a speedy and full recovery.