Actor Ving Rhames, 66, was hospitalized after collapsing at a Los Angeles restaurant on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Granville in North Hollywood at approximately 1:40 p.m. local time, where Rhames was dining with his family. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital. A representative for Rhames stated he was 'overheated' but is now in stable condition and expected to recover. The actor is best known for his roles in the Mission: Impossible franchise and Pulp Fiction.
Rhames has appeared in all eight Mission: Impossible films as Luther Stickell, a role he reprised alongside Tom Cruise. His most recent film appearances include Uppercut (2025) and the Apple TV+ miniseries Dope Thief. He is also the host of the History Channel docuseries History’s Deadliest. Rhames is married to Deborah Reed and has two adult children, Reign and Freedom.
The actor’s manager, Brad Kramer, confirmed Rhames was 'on his way home' after the incident, describing him as sounding 'everyday Ving' and cracking jokes over the phone. Rhames is expected to remain in the hospital for observation, though the exact duration is unclear.