Sir Ian McKellen’s whirlwind love life – 54 year age gap romance and ‘regretful’ split from lover

By Saffron Otter Sir Ian McKellen has lived a dramatic life on and off the stage. The Lord Of The Rings legend, 84, has had two long-term partners during his decades-long career and most recently shared a romance with a co-star 54 years his junior. Sir Ian has said he isn't currently looking for a ‘domestic partner' but his life changed for the better when he came out as gay. Since 1988, the actor has been open about his sexuality, but his parents died before he had a chance to tell them. The X-Men star didn't come out until he was in his 40s, but insists “it's a different world now”. He has s…

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