Sir Ian McKellen says he feels ‘euphoric’ after receiving Covid-19 vaccine
The Lord of the Rings icon says: "It took a few minutes and then it was done!"
Words: Jamie Tabberer; pictures: Provided by NHS
Sir Ian McKellen has said he feels “euphoric” after receiving a coronavirus vaccination.
We’re happy to hear it!
The Lord of the Rings star added that he “wouldn’t hesitate” in recommending the jab to anyone.
The iconic actor confirmed the news on Twitter, along with a picture of him in a rainbow scarf after receiving the injection.
“I feel very lucky”
“I feel very lucky to have had the vaccine,” the 81-year-old said in a tweet. “I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.”
‘I really hope that, as more people get vaccinated, we will move further along the path back to a more normal way of life.’
⁰Sir @IanMcKellen joins the thousands of people who have now safely received the first dose of the #CovidVaccine. https://t.co/1e3nCAUFcB pic.twitter.com/FFW6jrKqEg— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) December 16, 2020
Sir Ian – also known for roles in the X-Men films, and on TV shows such as Vicious – received the jab at The Art Pavilion in London’s Mile End.
“It took a few minutes and then it was done,” he said. “I really hope that, as more people get vaccinated, we will move further along the path back to a more normal way of life, particularly for the arts which have suffered so much this year. We all have a part to play in the fight against coronavirus and doing our bit and getting vaccinated will save lives.”
Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS England Medical Director for Primary Care, added in a statement: “The NHS has made an excellent start to rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine across the country, with dozens of hospitals and now hundreds of local vaccination services offering the vaccine to those who need it most.
“This is a huge step forward in the fight against coronavirus, but everyone should continue to follow all guidance to control the spread of the virus.”
The news follows last month’s reports that I Will Always Love You singer Dolly Parton had helped fund the Moderna vaccine.
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