Obituary of Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen (born May 25th, 1939 in Burnley, England) was an Stage Actor who was best known for acting on stage. Ian died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a his poor health. He was 86 when he passed away.

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Ian McKellen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: McKellen, Ian
Common Name: Ian McKellen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Burnley, England
Birth Date: May 25, 1939
Age: 86
Also Known As: Sir Ian Murray McKelle, Mc Kelle
Occupation: Stage Actor

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

Ian's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ian Murray McKellen
Father: Denis Murray McKellen
Mother: Margery Lois (née Sutcliffe)
Sister(s):

Jean McKellen (born 1934)

Spouse/Partner:

Brian Taylor (partnered 1964-1972)
Sean Mathias (partnered 1978-1988)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Stage Actor British Born on May 25th Born in 1939

Quotable Quotes:

"Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be whole. "

"All you need is love. "

"[on his first theatre experience, "Peter Pan"] I wasn't over-impressed. For one thing it wasn't a real crocodile and I could see the wires." (IMDB)

"Animation is different from other parts. Its language is the language of caricature. Our most difficult job was to develop the cartoon's unnatural but seemingly natural anatomy for humans and animals."

"Life was never easy for Ian McKellen but he chose to fight for what he believes in. He was a HERO to many and will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Ian McKellen will forever be remembered for his impact on the world of acting and his contribution to the LGBTQ+ community. His incredible talent and unwavering passion will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Ian McKellen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.