Eventually, Terry Griffiths, White's opponent, stepped in and rescued him.
The highest break of the tournament was 128 made by Terry Griffiths.
Hendry secured a record in the semi-final, when he beat Terry Griffiths 16-4.
He played Terry Griffiths and, trailing 11-13, lost a tied frame on a respotted black.
Terry Griffiths won in the final 24-16 against Dennis Taylor.
In the final he led Terry Griffiths 4-1 but eventually lost 9-5.
In his first appearance at the Crucible, in 1991 he lost 3-10 to Terry Griffiths.
Terry Griffiths' first round encounter against Mark Williams was his last ever professional match.
Terry Griffiths won his first round match for the 14th time in a row since 1983.
Steve Davis won in the final 18-11 against Terry Griffiths.