Ian McKellen Injured in Stage Fall, Will Miss Final Shows

The 85-year-old actor is recuperating at home after an accident during a performance at London's Noël Coward Theatre.

McKellen fell off the stage during a fight scene in 'Player Kings', landing on an audience member.
Both McKellen and the audience member, Johanna Dart, were hospitalized for their injuries.
David Semark, McKellen's understudy, will take over the role for the remaining London performances.
The Noël Coward Theatre is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
McKellen is expected to return for the play's national tour starting in July.