British actor Ian McKellen recovering after falling off London stage

LONDON — British actor Ian McKellen, 85, fell off a London stage mid-performance and is now recovering after being taken to hospital, a theater statement said on Tuesday.McKellen is starring as John Falstaff in "Player Kings," a production of William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Parts One and Two," in the capital's West End theatre district.

The show was cancelled and the actor was taken to hospital."Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits," the theater statement said.The performance on Tuesday was cancelled to give McKellen a chance to rest and the play will resume on Wednesday, it added.

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