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Prompt: SIR Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital this evening after falling off the stage during a live performance. The acting legend is currently starring in Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in London. The 85-year-old actor, who plays John Falstaff, reportedly lost his footing during a fight scene and fell.

SIR Ian McKellen has admitted his health is deteriorating and he now struggles to even remember his best friend’s name.Sir Ian McKellen has admitted his health is deteriorating and he now struggles to remember his best friend’s nameHe explained: “I forget names… When you’re older you’ve got more to remember than people who are young.

“Nevertheless, it’s a nuisance when you can’t remember your best friend’s name or forget your telephone number.”said: “What else would I be doing if I wasn’t working? I shall take the rest of the year off and then get back to work in January.The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, he said: “Well, I’ve had some indication from the powers that be, Gandalf will make an appearance, and I’m not letting anybody else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it.

Sir Ian McKellen reveals he and Judi Dench SAT on the Queen's throne as he jokes 'Buckingham Palace brings out the worst in you' “I avoid going out because I’m nervous someone might bump into me, and I’ve been dealing with agonising pains in my shoulders due to the jolt my body took.

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