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Actor Christopher Lambert collapses at Pittsburgh comic convention, but recovers
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Actor Christopher Lambert collapses at Pittsburgh comic convention, but recovers

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Christopher Lambert collapsed at the Steel City Comic-Con in Pittsburgh while signing autographs.
  • He was taken to a local hospital, and organizers cited a "personal matter" for his departure.
  • A representative stated Lambert is "doing completely fine" and attributed the incident to lack of sleep and low blood sugar.

Veteran actor Christopher Lambert, known for his roles in "Highlander" and "Mortal Kombat," experienced a sudden health scare at the Steel City Comic-Con in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The 69-year-old French actor collapsed while interacting with fans and signing autographs.

suddenly collapsed

— EyewitnessDescribing the moment Christopher Lambert fell ill at the convention.

Eyewitnesses reported that Lambert "suddenly collapsed" during the autograph session. He was promptly transported to a local hospital by ambulance for medical attention. Organizers of the Steel City Con issued a statement acknowledging Lambert had to leave the event due to a "personal matter" and confirmed that a scheduled photo session with the actor was canceled.

However, a representative for Lambert later assured TMZ that the actor is "doing completely fine" and is resting at his hotel. According to the representative, the collapse was due to insufficient sleep the previous night and minimal food intake, which led to a drop in his blood sugar levels.

had to leave the event due to a personal matter

— Steel City Con OrganizersExplaining Lambert's abrupt departure from the convention.

It remains uncertain if Lambert will attend the convention on Sunday. Despite the incident, he is expected to be well enough to participate in the FAN EXPO in Chicago the following week. The actor's representative has not yet provided further comment to other media outlets.

doing completely fine

— Christopher Lambert's RepresentativeAssuring the actor's well-being after his collapse.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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