Chevy Chase Falls Off Stage at 'Christmas Vacation' Event

Despite a Bruised Knee, the Comedian Continues Q&A with Fans

Chevy Chase, the 80-year-old comedian, fell off the stage during a Q&A after a screening of 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York.
Chase was initially brought on stage in a wheelchair, but he stood up and walked towards the crowd before falling off the stage.
His wife, Jayni, and the event's moderator helped him back onto the stage. He continued the event with an ice pack on his knee.
Sources close to Chase reported that he misjudged the edge of the stage due to the stage lights, resulting in the fall. He sustained a bruised knee but is otherwise fine.
Chase's smartwatch detected the fall and alerted him, leading to a humorous moment during the event.