Sir Ian McKellen gives worrying health update as he struggles to remember best friend’s name [Video]

SIR Ian McKellen has admitted his health is deteriorating and he now struggles to even remember his best friend’s name.

The revered British actor fell off stage during a performance of Henry IV in London in June, snapping his wrist and chipping a vertebrae, but said he has other issues too.

Sir Ian McKellen has admitted his health is deteriorating and he now struggles to remember his best friend’s nameCredit: Getty

The Gandalf actor fell off stage during a performance of Henry IV in London in JuneCredit: Getty

He explained: “I forget names… When you’re older you’ve got more to remember than people who are young.

“Nevertheless, it’s a nuisance when you can’t remember your best friend’s name or forget your telephone number.”

Despite being 85, he is determined to keep working but will take time off until 2025.

Ian said: “What else would I be doing if I wasn’t working? I shall take the rest of the year off and then get back to work in January.

“Just …