Rocketman actor Taron Egerton collapses during play premiere

Fortunately, a replacement was ready to take on the role. It is not known why the actor collapsed, but the organization says that he is now doing well again.

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According to attendees, Taron fainted on stage towards the end of the performance. His opponents immediately decided to stop the performance and came to his aid. A doctor also ran onto the stage, after which the curtain closed.

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The director of the play, Marianne Elliott, came on stage later to reassure the audience that Taron was doing well under the circumstances. However, the actor proved unable to finish the show, which is why his understudy Joel Harper-Jackson took over for the last fifteen minutes.

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