Sir Ian McKellen has warned his followers of a ‘fraudulent impersonator’ who has been providing non-public signings whereas pretending to be the actor.
The 82-year-old apologised to anybody who has despatched objects within the hope of getting them signed by him, and mentioned the faux promoter has provided to refund these affected.
Sir Ian confirmed he has by no means completed paid signings and solely does signings for charity or for individuals who ship issues to him immediately.
A press release from Sir Ian mentioned: ‘I've been made conscious that a man impersonating me and two ladies posing as my representatives have not too long ago approached a promoter in Kent, with the provide of a ‘non-public signing’ by Ian McKellen.
‘I'm very sorry for anybody who has despatched in images and objects to be signed by this fraudulent impersonator.
‘I perceive that the promoter has provided to make refunds as quickly as doable.
‘To be clear, I've by no means attended paid signings. I do signal for charity and for people who submit objects on to me.’
The acclaimed stage and display actor has developed an enormous fan base throughout his profession from starring in a number of well-liked franchises, together with taking part in Gandalf within the Lord Of The Rings sequence and Magneto within the X-Males universe.
He's additionally a veteran theatre star who has featured in lots of productions and most not too long ago returned to the stage final yr as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, 50 years after first taking part in the doomed Danish prince.
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