# Highlander actor Christopher Lambert collapses at fan convention 2026-08-10T06:03:33+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet French actor Christopher Lambert collapsed while attending a photo op at Steel City Con in Pennsylvania on August 9. Witnesses saw him go down, and convention staff said he was overheated and dehydrated. They confirmed to PEOPLE that he sat down, felt unwell, and later left the event. His photo ops were cancelled, though he may still appear at some sessions. TMZ first reported the medical emergency. The Steel City Con team wrote on Facebook that Lambert had "a personal issue" with a return time "TBD." The actor, 67, is best known for 1986's Highlander as well as Greystoke and Mortal Kombat. He has not issued a personal statement. He remains scheduled for Fan Expo Chicago in the coming weeks. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Christopher Lambert, dehydration, fan convention, health scare, Highlander, Steel City Con Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/highlander-actor-christopher-lambert-collapses-at-fan-convention/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/highlander-actor-christopher-lambert-collapses-at-fan-convention/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.