Ian McKellen hospitalized in London after falling off stage

Sir Ian McKellen, best known for his portrayal of Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, was hospitalized on Monday after suffering a fall during a performance in London.

McKellen, who is fronting "Player Kings" at Noel Coward Theatre, was in the middle of a fight scene when he toppled off the stage. The rest of the performance was canceled, and the theater was evacuated.

According to a BBC journalist inside the theater, McKellen, 85, cried out in pain from the startling accident.