{"id":67340,"date":"2023-09-20T18:29:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T18:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/?p=67340"},"modified":"2023-09-20T18:29:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T18:29:46","slug":"stephen-fry-66-rushed-to-hospital-after-falling-from-stage-at-o2-arena-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/entertainment\/stephen-fry-66-rushed-to-hospital-after-falling-from-stage-at-o2-arena-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen Fry, 66, rushed to hospital after falling from stage at O2 Arena London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SEC_172479977-e1a9.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Stephen Fry was rushed to hospital after he fell off stage at London\u2019s O2 Arena.<\/p>\n<p>The beloved actor, 66, was speaking at a special event at the venue last week when he suffered a horror fall.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen was walking off stage after making his speech when he lost his balance and slipped off the side of the stage \u2013 falling six feet and suffering injuries to his ribs and legs.<\/p>\n<p>A source told Mail Online that Stephen \u2018fell two metres to the floor,\u2019 adding he appeared to be injured and \u2018had to leave in a wheelchair.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The TV personality was reportedly rushed to hospital following the incident last Thursday, and while it is unclear whether he remains hospitalised, he has not posted on social media since.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen was reportedly speaking at AI and Tech festival CogX when the alleged accident occurred, with a spokesperson telling the outlet they were \u2018deeply concerned to hear of Stephen\u2019s accident.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u2018We are thinking of him and wishing him a swift recovery. We have opened our own enquiry and until then we are not able to share any further details.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Greenwich council confirmed they received an \u2018acccident report\u2019 and was \u2018considering whether any further investigations are needed.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The London Ambulance Service confirmed to Metro.co.uk they were called to \u2018reports of an incident at the O2 Arena\u2019 however do not confirm or deny patients\u2019 identities.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson added however: \u2018We sent a medic in a fast-response car, an ambulance crew, and an incident response officer to the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u2018We treated a man for rib and leg injuries before taking him to hospital.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It comes after the Blackadder star was rushed to a bomb shelter earlier this month in a visit to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>In posts shared on Instagram, the actor kept his followers updated on what was going on, explaining he was first rushed to the safety zone in Kyiv.<\/p>\n<p>However he and all other guests got out safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Stephen for comment.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/09\/20\/stephen-fry-66-rushed-to-hospital-after-falling-from-stage-in-london-19531953\/?ico=mosaic_home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen Fry was rushed to hospital after he fell off stage at London\u2019s O2 Arena. 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