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McKellen says fat suit saved him when he fell
Sir Ian, 85, says he is still recovering after falling from a West End stage nearly two months ago.
BBC News
Sir Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Emmy Awards.
Sir Ian, 85, says he is still recovering after falling from a West End stage nearly two months ago.