Actor Idris Elba suffered an asthma attack while he was on an airplane bound for South Africa. He was immediately rushed to a hospital.
The 41-year-old actor was supposed to fly to Johannesburg to attend a press conference for his new movie "Mandela: Long Walk of Freedom".
He was taken to the hospital from Heathrow airport and is reportedly recovering, reports contactmusic.com.
Producer Anant Singh hopes he will be healthy enough to attend the red carpet Sunday.
"Idris is in hospital after an asthma attack on the plane last night," Singh told reporters at a news conference.
Elba will be seen in the lead role in "Mandela: Long Walk of Freedom" and actress Naomie Harris will be seen in the supporting role as Winnie Mandela.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app