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Sir Ian McKellen, 85, hospitalized after falling off theater stage during performance

Reps for the "Lord of the Rings" actor told Page Six that he underwent scans at the hospital and doctors assured he will make "a speedy and full recovery."

Sir Ian McKellen, 81, receives COVID-19 vaccine

“I feel very lucky to have had the vaccine."

Ian McKellen to start 'Hamlet' rehearsals next week

Sir Ian McKellen’s show must go on.

Ian McKellen recalls getting conned

McKellen plays a con artist in “The Good Liar.”

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren on their friendship: 'We were both into men'

The pair were at Broadway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme” Sunday.

Hugh Jackman leads crowd in 'Happy Birthday' for Ian McKellen's 80th

Hugh Jackman had to skip Ian McKellen’s birthday party to perform his one-man show, “The Man, The Music, The Show.”

Taylor Swift, James Corden, Jennifer Hudson cast in 'Cats'

Sir Ian McKellen will also star in the movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash musical.

At 79, Ian McKellen has no plans to retire anytime soon

As long as the actor's knees and memory hold out he'll continue to act.

Ian McKellen documentary to hit screens this spring

“McKellen: Playing the Part” is built around 14 hours of interviews with the legendary actor and has a raft of never-before-seen archive material, including behind-the-scenes footage from film and stage.

David Lynch and Ian McKellen to appear at Rome Film Festival

David Lynch will be feted with a lifetime achievement award.

Why Ian McKellen turned down 'Harry Potter' role

Michael Gambon was cast as the Hogwarts headmaster after Richard Harris passed away in 2002.

'Gandalf' turned down $1.5M to officiate Sean Parker's wedding

"I am sorry, Gandalf doesn’t do weddings," he said.

Ian McKellen says gay actors are ‘disregarded’ by Hollywood

“No openly gay man has ever won the Oscar; I wonder if that is prejudice or chance,” he told The Guardian.

Mary J. Blige heads to 'Hamilton' night after 'The Wiz Live!'

When Blige went backstage, the “Hamilton” cast admitted they’d had TVs tuned to “The Wiz” a night before.

Ian McKellen is a bee savant

Sir Ian McKellen went to bee school to prep for his recent role in “Mr. Holmes."

At 76, Sir Ian McKellen is the life of the party

An an after-party for “Mr. Holmes” at Southgate, he "shut that place down and was there until after midnight."

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen: Celebrity BFFs

Celebrate Sir Patrick Stewart's 75th birthday with his most fun-filled moments alongside McKellen.

Ian McKellen supports pal Patrick Stewart's new project

In the “X-Men” blockbusters, they are ultimate frenemies Charles Xavier and Magneto, but in real life, they pal around.

Pucker up! Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen kiss

Is there a bromance cuter than Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen's?

The creepiest celebrity ghost stories

These stars say they've seen — and interacted with — a host of spirits.