Ian McKellen taken to hospital after fall during London performance

Ian McKellen was taken to the hospital after he fell as he was performing Monday evening in London's West End.

Ian McKellen was taken to the hospital after he fell as he was performing Monday evening in London's West End.

McKellen, 85, fell from the stage during a production of "Player Kings" at the Noël Coward Theatre, spokespeople for McKellen and the play said in a statement.

McKellen is playing Sir John Falstaff in the new version of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," which began its 12-week run at the theater in April.

Medical professionals expect McKellen to "make a speedy and full recovery," according to the statement, which doctors determined "following a scan."

The statement added that McKellen is in "good spirits."

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