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Hospitalizing Ian Mckellen: Actor of ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fell From the Stage, ‘Screaming Help Me’

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Sir Ian McKellen was hospitalized on June 17 after falling off the stage at the Noël Coward Theatre in London, England. The actor of The Lord of the Rings was representing the role of John Falstaff in the play Player Kings, a production by Henry IV, adapted and directed by Robert Icke. Ian McKellen has given life to iconic characters such as Magneto in X-Men and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings. Testimonies collected by the BBC and Daily Mail de…See the Story

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Sir Ian McKellen reveals Cambridge stage that launched his career

Lord of the Rings and X-Men star supports historic city venue's transformation Read Article

What Your "Stair Technique" Says About Your Body

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Years back, Sir Ian McKellen reflected on his health for the papers, saying, “I am lucky. I don’t have aches and pains. I do Pilates regularly which is a series of stretching exercises and I recommend it to anyone of my age because the temptation is not to exercise when you get older.” He also mentioned his proclivity to stay active during commutes: “I always walk up the escalator on the Tube and I live in a house with a lot of stairs.” Wise wor…Ian McKellen · London Read Article

TIFF 2025 announces first films with Ian McKellen, James Corden & Tessa Thompson - Streets Of Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s golden anniversary may be a few months away, but the festival is already generating buzz for its 50th edition! Organizers unveiled the first five films set to premiere this September: Alejandro Amenábar’s The Captive (produced in Spain/Italy), Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers (UK), Sung-hyun Byun’s Good News (South Korea), Nia DaCosta’s Hedda (USA) and Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks (Canada)…Ian McKellen · Toronto Read Article

Glastonbury Fans Demand for Simply Red's Mick Hucknall After 'Surprise' Appearance

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As the singer joined Rod Stewart for a song on the Pyramid Stage, fans made one request ...Ronnie Wood · Glastonbury See the Story

Watch Emotional Moment Sir Ian McKellen Realises Glastonbury Fans Are Chanting His Name at Scissor Sisters Set

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Scissor Sisters were joined by Sir Ian McKellen at Glastonbury 2025, with footage showing the actor overcome with emotionIan McKellen · Glastonbury See the Story

Showmanism review — Dickie Beau’s ingenious lip-sync show is a spellbinding tribute to theatre

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Playful meditation on performance at Hampstead Theatre includes anecdotes from Ian McKellen and Fiona ShawIan McKellen · London See the Story

BBC star says 'I've been in a funk' after death of beloved father

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Amol Rajan has opened up about the tragic death of his late fatherIan McKellen See the Story

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

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The first "Lord of the Rings" film debuted in 2001.New Line Cinema; Mike Windle/Getty ImagesThe first installment of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy came out in 2001.Several stars like Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom reprised their roles in the "Hobbit" films.Sean Bean and Karl Urban have gone on to play iconic TV characters. Believe it or not, it's been over two decades since the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy wrapped in 2003.The film franc…Ian McKellen · Wellington Read Article

Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is set to open Trans What You Will’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, starring an all trans and non-binary cast. “Twelfth Night is perhaps the funniest and most moving of Shakespeare’s plays,” he said in a statement to the Trans What You Will Theater, posted on Instagram. “This is achieved through the complexity of gender and sexuality from first to last. I’m really looking forward to th…Ian McKellen · London See the Story

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Hospitalizing Ian Mckellen: Actor of ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fell From the Stage, ‘Screaming Help Me’

Sir Ian McKellen reveals Cambridge stage that launched his career

What Your "Stair Technique" Says About Your Body

TIFF 2025 announces first films with Ian McKellen, James Corden & Tessa Thompson - Streets Of Toronto

Glastonbury Fans Demand for Simply Red's Mick Hucknall After 'Surprise' Appearance

Watch Emotional Moment Sir Ian McKellen Realises Glastonbury Fans Are Chanting His Name at Scissor Sisters Set

Showmanism review — Dickie Beau’s ingenious lip-sync show is a spellbinding tribute to theatre

BBC star says 'I've been in a funk' after death of beloved father

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview

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Glastonbury Fans Demand for Simply Red's Mick Hucknall After 'Surprise' Appearance

Watch Emotional Moment Sir Ian McKellen Realises Glastonbury Fans Are Chanting His Name at Scissor Sisters Set

Showmanism review — Dickie Beau’s ingenious lip-sync show is a spellbinding tribute to theatre

BBC star says 'I've been in a funk' after death of beloved father

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Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview