Highlander star Christopher Lambert suffered a medical emergency while on the convention floor at Steel City Comic-Con in Pittsburgh. The actor had been signing autographs. Social media posts show the actor taking photos with fans before he collapsed on the show floor. Attendees report that he was extracted in an ambulance for treatment.
According to Lambert’s representatives, the actor was “perfectly ok” and was recovering in the comfort of his hotel room. His publicist commented that Lambert had not slept much the night before and hadn’t eaten much during the day, which led to low blood sugar and the collapse.
The official Steel City Comic-Con account shared an image of the actor at his photo opp and signing booth. Immediately following the collapse, though, the convention notified attendees that his session had been cancelled owing to the sudden downturn in his well-being.
It is unclear at this time if Lambert will be able to return for any of his scheduled appearances on Sunday.
At 69, Lambert remains a fan-favorite at comicbook conventions, given that the actor has starred in a number of geeky favorites and cult classic series. In addition to his role in Highlander, he has also held a number of other genre roles, including Raiden in Mortal Kombat and Methodius in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. The actor is still working, last appearing in 2025’s The Creeps.
SCIFI.radio and its staff wishes Lambert a speedy recover.
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