Christopher Lambert collapses at Steel City Con, cites dehydration
The 69-year-old Highlander star suffered a medical emergency at a Pittsburgh comic convention on Saturday and was transported by ambulance.
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Christopher Lambert, 69, collapsed while signing autographs at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 8, and was transported by ambulance. His representatives attributed the incident to dehydration, lack of sleep, and low blood sugar. Lambert returned to the convention on Sunday for scheduled photo ops and a panel.
- Christopher Lambert, 69, collapsed while signing autographs at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh on August 8 and was transported by ambulance.
- His representatives attributed the medical emergency to dehydration, lack of sleep, and low blood sugar rather than a serious health condition.
- Lambert returned to the convention on August 9 to complete his scheduled photo ops and panel appearance.
- This is the second health incident in 16 months; he previously canceled a convention appearance in March 2025 after injuring his back falling down hotel stairs.
How it unfolded
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Report Steel City Con updates on Lambert's return
Convention organizers told PEOPLE that Lambert would return at 11:30 a.m. for photo ops and a panel, stating he was 'feeling a little overheated and dehydrated' but is 'doing great today.'
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Event Lambert returns to convention
Lambert returned to Steel City Con on Sunday, August 9, as scheduled for photo ops and a panel appearance.
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Event Lambert collapses at Steel City Con
Christopher Lambert, 69, suddenly collapsed while signing autographs at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh. He was transported from the convention in an ambulance.
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Report Convention announces cancellation of photo ops
Steel City Con announced on Facebook that Lambert had left due to a 'personal issue' and canceled his scheduled photo ops.
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Report TMZ reports medical emergency and cause
TMZ reported the collapse as a medical emergency. Lambert's representative told the outlet he was 'perfectly ok' and attributed the incident to lack of sleep the previous night and insufficient food intake, which caused his blood sugar to drop.
What people are saying verbatim
“Christopher was feeling a little overheated and dehydrated. He had to sit down, but he is doing great today.”
Steel City Con organizers · PEOPLE
“he is 'perfectly ok' and resting in his hotel room”
Christopher Lambert's representative · TMZ
“he had not gotten sleep the night before and hadn't eaten much during the day, which dropped his blood sugar”
Christopher Lambert's representative · TMZ