Prayers for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor Ian McKellen, 85, Who Battled Prostate Cancer as He Copes With Latest Health Scare Amid Stage Play

“Lord of the Rings” actor Ian McKellen, 85, is recovering after falling off stage during a fight scene in a stage play. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006 but was considered “low risk.” He followed a “watch and wait” or active surveillance approach for treatment.