Sir Ian McKellen thanked NHS staff and said he is “looking forward to returning to work” after falling off stage mid-performance at a theatre in London on Monday (June 17).

Ian McKellen will briefly put acting aside to focus on his health, after he fell off a London stage and during a performance of 'Player Kings' this week.

Actor Ian McKellen is on the path to recovery after falling during a performance at a theater in London, according to a statement from the producers of play in which he is starring.