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Ving Rhames Collapses at Restaurant, Now Stable

Published 30 April 2026

Ving Rhames, the 66-year-old actor known for his role as Luther Stickell in all eight Mission: Impossible films, collapsed at a North Hollywood restaurant on Wednesday afternoon while dining with his family, but his representative confirmed he is now stable and heading home.

The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. at Granville restaurant, where witnesses reported Rhames drifting in and out of consciousness. Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel responded to a call for medical aid involving a man in his 60s and transported him to a nearby hospital. His manager, Brad Kramer, told reporters that Rhames spoke on the phone afterward, sounding normal and even cracking a joke. The representative attributed the collapse to Rhames becoming overheated during the meal and stated he is expected to make a full recovery after tests and observation.

Rhames remained hospitalized briefly for monitoring to rule out any underlying issues, but updates indicated he felt fine and was discharged without complications. No further details on his treatment were released.

The actor has enjoyed a prolific career spanning decades, including his breakout portrayal of Marsellus Wallace in Quentin...

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