{"id":35067,"date":"2026-08-09T20:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35067"},"modified":"2026-08-09T20:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:05:52","slug":"highlander-star-christopher-lambert-69-hospitalised-after-collapsing-at-fan-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35067","title":{"rendered":"Highlander star Christopher Lambert, 69, hospitalised after collapsing at fan convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307811830-4a0a.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29336109\" alt=\"Christopher Lambert at a convention in Italy, 2025\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Actor Christopher Lambert gave fans a fright when he fainted during a meet and greet (Picture: ipa-agency.net\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>French-American actor Christopher Lambert was hospitalised after suffering a medical emergency at a convention.<\/p>\n<p>The 69-year-old is best known for playing Connor MacLeod in Highlander (1986) and its sequels, as well as Tarzan in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984).<\/p>\n<p>He was meeting adoring fans at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh this weekend when he fell ill, having been signing autographs when he \u2018suddenly collapsed\u2019, according to a witness.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mortal-kombat\/\">Mortal Kombat<\/a> star was then whisked away from the convention hall and taken to hospital via ambulance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/08\/highlander-star-christopher-lambert-collapses-at-comic-con\/\">TMZ<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p>Even organisers later took to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/facebook\/\">Facebook<\/a> to confirm he had left, writing: \u2018Christopher Lambert had to leave the event due to a personal issue.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Return time TBD. Photo op cancelled.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">Highlander Star Christopher Lambert Collapses at Steel City Comic-Con.<br \/>Apparement l&#8217;acteur se serait effondr\u00e9 et \u00e9vanoui alors qu&#8217;il signait des autographes\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o4jTGO45ud\">pic.twitter.com\/o4jTGO45ud<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Des Toiles &amp; Des Poils (@RDAF2) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RDAF2\/status\/2086359351246070003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Concerned commenters wished for his speedy recovery, with Scott Green saying he \u2018hopes it\u2019s nothing serious\u2019 and Judy Rosenfeld-Wisniewski adding: \u2018We met him earlier. I knew he wasn\u2019t feeling well and had a cold. Prayers he is ok.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I was getting an autograph from him when it happened. I hope he\u2019s going to be okay,\u2019 Beth Monroe also wrote, adding that it was \u2018scary\u2019 to watch.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Lambert\u2019s reps said he is \u2018perfectly OK\u2019 and resting in his hotel.<\/p>\n<p>They claim his blood sugar dropped due to a lack of sleep the night before and not eating much that day, resulting in his fainting.<\/p>\n<p>After some downtime, the convention announced that he would be back for its second day, sharing on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/social-media\/\">social media<\/a>: \u2018Christopher Lambert will be attending Sunday. He will be there at 11:30 AM.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Lambert is due to attend the FAN EXPO Chicago next week, which his team insists he will also be well enough to do.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307812046-d96c-e1786283979299.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29336115\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by Studio Canal\/Shutterstock (9978150i) 1986, Christopher Lambert, Highlander Prods, Film, Colour, Portrait, Highlander - 1986 Director: Russell Mulcahy Highlander Prods BRITAIN Film Portrait\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The French-American star is best known for playing Connor MacLeod in Highlander (1986) and its sequels (Picture: Studio Canal\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is not his first health scare in recent years, as last March, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/13\/tarzan-star-christopher-lambert-67-in-serious-accident-tripping-stairs-22722815\/\">Lambert suffered a \u2018serious accident\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He fell down the stairs at his hotel, which forced him to abruptly withdraw from his scheduled appearance at Swedish sci-fi convention SciFi World.<\/p>\n<p>Lambert had to undergo physical therapy for his back injury just weeks before filming began for his latest project, Tulipomania.<\/p>\n<p>His team added he wasn\u2019t \u2018allowed to travel or move for one month, according to his doctor\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Lambert has severe\u00a0myopia, a vision condition (also known as nearsightedness) that causes close objects to look clear but far objects to look blurry.<\/p>\n<p>He cannot see without his glasses but cannot wear contact lenses, meaning he often has to perform scenes virtually blind, which has led to injuries during his own stunts in the past.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307769103-fdcf.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29336082\" alt=\"PARIS, FRANCE - 01\/16\/2026: Actor Christophe Lambert poses during a portrait session in Paris, France on 01\/16\/2026. (Photo by Eric Fougere\/Corbis via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Just last year, he suffered a \u2018serious accident\u2019 when he fell in his hotel (Picture: Eric Fougere\/Corbis via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The leading man became somewhat of a cultural icon thanks to the international success of the Highlander franchise, in which he was cast as an immortal Scottish swordsman. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking in 2018, he shared: \u2018New generations keep being introduced to the movie. All these years later, it is still a cult film. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018I think that\u2019s down to the vision of the director and the incredible soundtrack by Queen.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>He added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/scotland-now\/highlander-icon-christopher-lambert-looks-13741888\">Daily Record<\/a> that the project holds \u2018good memories\u2019 for him.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I love Scotland, and I loved making Highlander there. The people are so grounded, and what you see is what you get. If they don\u2019t like you, they tell you. They just chatted to me, and people are interesting if you\u2019re willing to listen.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his signature role, Lambert\u2019s decades-spanning career has involved parts in various action, thriller, and science fiction films.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307769367-1cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29336083\" alt=\"PARSIPPANY, NJ - APRIL 26: Christopher Lambert attends the Chiller Theatre Expo Spring 2026 at Hilton Parsippany on April 26, 2026 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank\/Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>These days, he often attends conventions to meet fans (Picture: Bobby Bank\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In French-speaking countries, he is credited as Christophe Lambert.<\/p>\n<p>His most recent screen appearances were 2025\u2019s The Creeps and 2024 Italian <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/comedy\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">comedy<\/a> Falla Girare 2. <\/p>\n<p>And, in 2023, he lent his voice and likeness to a Raiden skin in Mortal Kombat 1.<\/p>\n<p>While he is still active in the industry, his acting work has taken a slight backseat now, but he\u2019s often found at conventions, meeting fans.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Reps for Christopher Lambert have been contacted for comment.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/09\/tom-holland-zendaya-enjoy-date-night-broke-tears-wedding-29334727\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">Zendaya flashes wedding ring after Tom Holland \u2018breaks down in tears\u2019 at wedding<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/08\/tom-holland-zendayas-cringey-old-social-media-photos-prove-soulmates-29312600\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">Tom Holland and Zendaya\u2019s \u2018cringey\u2019 old social media photos prove they\u2019re soulmates<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/07\/qvc-host-melts-onto-floor-making-nsfw-mistake-work-29320332\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">QVC host shares what she thought after making very NSFW mistake on live TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" class=\"metro-button share-bar-preferred-source\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actor Christopher Lambert gave fans a fright when he fainted during a meet and greet (Picture: ipa-agency.net\/Shutterstock) French-American actor Christopher Lambert was hospitalised after suffering a medical emergency at a convention. 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