Britain's beloved Ian McKellen has spoken about death. The 86-year-old actor, known for his role as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings,' has fully realized that life is finite. The 86-year-old Ian shared how he came to this understanding. In 2024, McKellen fell off the stage at Noël Coward Theatre in the West End — in this production, he played Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV.' The actor sustained serious injuries and reevaluated his views on life — and death. He discussed this in an interview with The Times. "I have accepted that I am not immortal. Nevertheless, I am still functioning. And in fact, the inevitability of mortality is related not only to how you feel about yourself but also to the simple fact that your friends are dying — constantly," shared 86-year-old Sir Ian. However, this does not mean that McKellen plans to retire from acting. He continues to perform in the theater. "I remember my lines, so given my age, I think everything is fine," noted Ian. McKellen became a global star thanks to 'The Lord of the Rings,' where he played one of the main roles — the wizard Gandalf and the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring. He has also appeared in 'X-Men,' 'Doctor Who,' the film 'Rasputin,' where he played Nicholas II, as well as in many other films.