Ian McKellen, 'with the greatest reluctance,' bows out of theater tour amid fall recovery

Ian McKellen will not push forward with his 'Player Kings' commitments, despite the production's announcement last month that he would. The 'X-Men' and 'Lord of the Rings' star, 85, will prioritize his health and recovery after falling off a London stage during a performance in June. 'Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day,' the Oscar-nominated actor said in a statement shared by the production Monday.

A day after the accident, McKellen posted on X thanking fans for the outpouring of support and sharing that he had been 'diagnosed and treated by a series of experts.' He did not disclose more information about his injuries but said doctors 'assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy.

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