Ving Rhames: Mission Impossible Actor Faints in Los Angeles Restaurant, How Is He Now?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Hollywood actor Ving Rhames, best known for his role as Luther Stickell in the "Mission: Impossible" film franchise, suffered an unexpected incident on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 2026.

He collapsed while enjoying dinner with his family at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

The incident happened at approximately 1:40 p.m. local time at the Granville restaurant in North Hollywood, California.

Ving Rhames, now 66, reportedly alternated between being conscious and unconscious after collapsing at his table.

Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department immediately responded to the emergency call and transported the actor to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.

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On Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 2026, Ving Rhames, the 66-year-old actor best known for his role in "Mission: Impossible," collapsed while having dinner with his family.

The incident happened at the Granville restaurant in North Hollywood, California, at approximately 1:40 p.m. local time.

Rhames reportedly appeared to be alternating between consciousness and unconsciousness following the incident.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel quickly arrived on the scene after receiving an emergency call.

According to Ving Rhames' representative, the cause of the actor's collapse was likely "heat exhaustion."

While this term is not an official medical condition, it can refer to heat exhaustion, the symptoms of which include dizziness, fainting, excessive sweating, weakness, and a rapid heartbeat.

Good news follows the incident, with Ving Rhames being released from the hospital and reportedly in good condition.

His representative stated that he was "feeling fine" and even "making jokes" upon leaving the medical facility.

Ving Rhames' manager, Brad Kramer, also confirmed this positive condition, stating that Rhames "sounded like the usual Ving" and was making jokes over the phone.

Although he has been discharged, he remains under medical supervision as a precautionary measure.

Ving Rhames is a highly respected actor in Hollywood, best known for his role as Luther Stickell, a brilliant computer hacker, in all of the "Mission: Impossible" films alongside Tom Cruise.

He is the only actor besides Tom Cruise to appear in all eight films in the series.

In addition to "Mission: Impossible," Rhames also has an impressive filmography, including prominent roles in the cult films "Pulp Fiction" and "Don King: Only in America."

For his portrayal of Don King, he won a Golden Globe in 1998.