Ian McKellen recounted a frightening incident when he fell offstage during a performance, resulting in a chipped vertebra and fractured wrist, causing enduring pain.
Despite his injuries, McKellen considered himself lucky that the fat suit he was wearing saved his ribs and other joints from serious damage during the fall.
He often reflects on the fall, describing it as a traumatic event that made him feel like it marked the end of his participation in acting.
McKellen expressed nervousness about going out due to the fear of being bumped into, stating that is still recovering both physically and psychologically from the accident.
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