Sir Ian, 85, says he is still recovering after falling from a West End stage nearly two months ago.
Veteran British actor Sir Ian McKellen says a fat suit that he wore to play the famously portly Shakespearean character Falstaff saved him from even worse injuries when he fell from a London stage in June., he revealed he was still recovering from the experience, with his neck in a brace and right hand in a splint.
"I was wearing a fat suit for Falstaff and that saved my ribs and other joints," he told the magazine which is marketed at older readers.Sir Ian McKellen on taking role he always said no to It was reported at the time that he had cried out in pain, calling for help, and a staff member rushed to assist him. He was taken to hospital and the play was cancelled for the rest of its London run."It was in the battle scene. My foot got caught in a chair, and trying to shake it off I started to slide on some newspaper that was scattered over the stage, like I was on a skateboard.
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