Covid 19 coronavirus: Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen receives a vaccine

Sir Ian McKellen has received a vaccine against the coronavirus.

The 81-year-old acting icon is part of the first group eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine that was recently rolled out for over 80s in the UK, and on Wednesday UK time, he headed to the Research Center. of the Arts at Queen. Mary University Hospital to receive her jab.

In a statement, Ian said: “It is a very special day, I feel euphoric. Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have received previous vaccines, the acceptance among the older generation will be 100 percent – it should be, why not You only have it for yourself, but also for the people close to you, you are contributing to society.

“Of course it’s painless … It’s convenient, and getting in touch and meeting the NHS staff and thanking them for how hard they’ve been working is a bonus, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I feel so lucky to have been the vaccine “.

Ian joins a growing list of stars, including Prue Leith and Michael Whitehall, who have been summoned by the NHS to get the vaccine at their local GP or vaccination center.

The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star has stayed home for most of 2020 as his age puts him at higher risk for complications from coronavirus, and recently said he had been enjoying a ‘lazy’ confinement.

He said, “I think I’m a pretty lazy person, so it’s pretty easy for me to sleep late, read the newspaper, cook, take a nap, go for a walk, read a book, make a phone call, think about going to bed. “.

Ian also said that he had turned down some movie roles because he didn’t want to “die” while making a movie.

He added: “I’ve been offered some movies, but I wouldn’t feel safe making them to be honest. At 81, you’re in the vulnerable age group and you just have to say, ‘Am I ready to die? To make this movie. ? ‘”