Ian McKellen has cautioned against Britain leaving the European Union by highlighting the role Brussels has played in helping push through gay equality legislation.
“If I were to look at ‘in’ or ‘out’ from that point of view, there’s only one point, which is to stay,” he told the Telegraph. “If you’re a gay person, you’re an internationalist.
“[Brexit] wouldn’t be the end of the world,” he said, “but it’s nearly the end of my life.
Last month, McKellen wrote a piece for Britain Stronger in Europe to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, expanding on his position.