Sir Ian McKellen, the 84-year-old actor, has announced his withdrawal from the national tour of 'Player Kings' following a fall from a stage in London's West End. The incident occurred during a fight scene at the Noel Coward Theatre last month. McKellen stated that he is taking medical advice to protect his recovery, expressing his decision with 'the greatest reluctance.' The tour was scheduled to visit several locations, including Newcastle. McKellen's injuries are reportedly improving day by day, but he will not return to the play.
Sir Ian McKellen has pulled out of a national tour after falling from a stage in the West End while performing in a play. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/a5GkM8yuCv
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Sir Ian McKellen is withdrawing from the national tour of Player Kings on medical advice after falling from the stage at London's Noel Coward Theatre last month. Sky's @AmeliaHarperTV reports. Latest 🔗 https://t.co/qP4Utdu8HG 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/oNeJ3k3gIB
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BREAKING: Sir Ian McKellen pulls out of Player Kings tour after fall from West End stage. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/m61nsTmOjC
BREAKING: Sir Ian McKellen is to withdraw from the national tour of Player Kings, following his fall from a West End stage https://t.co/GNZNpk1Kh0
BREAKING: Actor Sir Ian McKellen has said he will be withdrawing from the national tour of Player Kings after falling from the stage during a fight scene. Sky's @KamaliMelbourne reports. Latest 🔗 https://t.co/w9nHWVtluP 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/VYHqC2hctw
#Breaking Sir Ian McKellen said it is with “the greatest reluctance” he is taking medical advice to “protect my recovery” and withdraw from the national tour of Player Kings, following his fall from a West End stage https://t.co/7vjGt9KoHJ
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