Highlander star Christopher Lambert hospitalized after collapsing at event

Highlander star Christopher Lambert was hospitalized on Saturday after collapsing during an autograph session at the Steel City Comic-Con in Pittsburgh. The 69-year-old French-American actor fell ill while meeting fans, prompting staff to call emergency responders.

Witnesses reported that Lambert appeared shaky before being placed in an ambulance and transported to a nearby hospital. Convention organizers confirmed he left the event due to a "personal issue," and his scheduled photo opportunity was canceled.

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Lambert's representatives have since assured fans that he is "perfectly OK" and recovering at his hotel. They explained that the actor had barely slept the night before and had not eaten sufficiently during the day, which led to a drop in his blood sugar and caused him to collapse.

This is not the first health setback for the actor. Last year, Lambert suffered a serious fall that forced him to withdraw from an appearance at the SciFiWorld festival in Sweden. At the time, his team cited filming commitments and recovery from the injury as reasons for his inability to attend.

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As an actor, filming and promoting his films are an absolute priority and has always been, and while he has the highest respect for people organizing events and fans who attend.