Sir Ian McKellen withdraws from play 'on medical advice' after fall from stage

Sir Ian McKellen withdraws from Player Kings tour ‘on medical advice’ after fall from stage The actor fell from a West End stage last month Sir Ian McKellen has withdrawn completely from his role in London’s Player Kings after suffering a dramatic fall mid-performance that brought the play to a halt. The veteran actor, 85, will miss the remainder of the play’s run and be replaced by understudy David Semark in the role of John Falstaff. Player Kings will appear …