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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Highlander’s Christopher Lambert pulls out of fan event due to illness

  • Highlander actor Christopher Lambert was taken to hospital on Saturday after collapsing at Steel City Con in Pennsylvania.
  • His representative explained that the 69-year-old French actor fell ill due to low blood sugar after failing to eat much during the day.
  • Event organisers initially hoped Lambert would return on Sunday, but later confirmed he was unable to attend the remainder of the convention.
  • Fans expressed concern and wished the actor a speedy recovery in messages posted across social media.
  • The medical emergency follows a previous incident in March 2025, when Lambert cancelled an appearance in Sweden after suffering a back injury.

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Highlander star drops out of fan event after collapsing in medical emergency

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