Queen’s Brian May revealed on Instagram that he suffered a minor stroke.
“I’m here to bring you first some good news I think. The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days,” the guitarist explained. “I say this because it was in some doubt because that little health hiccup that I mentioned happened about a week ago, and what they called it was a ‘minor stroke.’”
May gave more details about his health issue, “All of a sudden – out of the blue – I didn’t have any control over this arm. So it was a little scary, I have to say. I had the most fantastic care and attention from Frimley Hospital where I went. Blue lights flashing the lot – very exciting.”
“I didn’t wanna say anything at the time because I didn’t want anything surrounding it, I really don’t want sympathy,” the rocker added. “Please don’t do that, because it’ll clutter up my inbox, and I hate that.”
Brian then noted, “The good news is I’m OK. I’m not allowed to go out – well, I’m not allowed to drive, not allowed to get on a plane, not allowed to raise the heart rate too high. I’m not allowed to have planes flying over, which will stress me. But I’m good.”
People commented to offer their support. “So glad that you are well and recovering fully and congratulations on how the documentary was received,” one said. “Praying for your continued healing and for further success on your fight against badger culling.”
Another one added, “Thank you for this update, Sir. We’re so glad and relieved to see and hear you got back well now. Really hope sincere spirit of that great documentary will spread. Please take care of yourself first. Sending lots of love from Japan.”
In 2020, the Queen guitarist said he was close to death after a heart attack and emergency surgery. His heart problems were found after he injured a muscle in his buttock while gardening.