Christopher Lambert, best known for playing Connor MacLeod in the Highlander franchise, suffered a medical emergency while attending the Steel City Con near Pittsburgh on Saturday.

The actor reportedly collapsed while signing autographs at the Monroeville Convention Center and was taken away by ambulance.

A representative for Lambert later reassured fans that the actor was “perfectly OK” and resting in his hotel room. According to his representative, Lambert had not slept well the previous night and had eaten very little that day, causing his blood sugar to drop.

The Steel City Con later announced that Lambert would return to the convention on Sunday morning, reassuring fans who had expressed concern following the incident.

Lambert is also expected to attend FAN EXPO Chicago from August 14 to 16.

The actor became internationally known for portraying Connor MacLeod, the centuries-old Scottish swordsman at the center of the Highlander franchise. He reprised the role in several films, including Highlander II: The Quickening, Highlander III: The Sorcerer and Highlander: Endgame.

Fans quickly flooded social media with messages of support after news of the incident broke, expressing relief that the beloved actor was reportedly doing well.

Source: https://www.tvinsider.com/