Queen's Brian May reveals he suffered 'scary' stroke causing major mobility issue
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has revealed that he recently suffered a stroke, an incident that left him temporarily unable to use his left arm, as reported by Daily Mail.
The 77-year-old music legend and astrophysicist shared the news in a video posted on his website and Instagram, providing fans with an update on his health after experiencing a "little health hiccup."
Brian May reveals minor stroke incident causing arm control issues
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Brian May appeared in good spirits in the video, reassuring fans that he remains capable of playing the guitar.
"I'm here to bring you some good news—the good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days," he said, demonstrating by twiddling his fingers.
He further explained, "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's stroke came as a shock, especially considering that it occurred while he was recovering from a separate health issue. In May 2020, the guitarist suffered a heart attack, which required surgery.
The heart attack occurred while he was dealing with a torn muscle and trapped nerve from a gardening injury. This latest stroke, however, marks May's second major health scare in just four years.
In his video update, May detailed the frightening experience of losing control of his arm. "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," he shared.
The stroke necessitated an emergency ambulance ride to Frimley Hospital in Surrey, where he praised the medical staff for providing "the most fantastic care."
While May has chosen to keep the specifics of his condition relatively private, he emphasized that he didn't want any sympathy.
"Please don't do that because it'll clutter up my inbox, and I hate that," he stated. His focus now is on his recovery, as he follows doctors' orders to remain "grounded."
"The good news is I'm okay. Just doing what I'm told, which is basically nothing. I'm grounded. 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... but I'm good," he reassured fans.
Brian May receives outpouring of support in wake of stroke news
The news of Brian May's stroke quickly spread, prompting an outpouring of support from fans.
On Instagram, one person remarked, "So glad that you are well and recovering fully. Praying for your continued healing." Another said, "Thanks for the update… Sending every best wish for a full recovery and hoping you’ll be off restrictions soon."
"Thanks for the update, something affecting your arm and not being able to play a guitar must have been very scary for you, little is a huge understatement, guess everything about you is humble," wrote one person.
Another added, "Dearest Sir Brian, Thanks for updating and showing us your smile. I can’t even imagine exactly what you’re really going through, but I hope you’ll feel better very soon." [sic]
One individual wrote, "So glad you you're recovering after your TIA. Take it quietly." [sic]
Another pointed out, "Happy that you are feeling better…take care and be careful…"
One netizen remarked, "Sending never-ending love, light, and wishes for you to heal and recover well."
Another added, "So glad to hear your back playing your but look after yourself Brian." [sic]
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