Brian May, Queen’s legendary guitarist, suffered a stroke at the age of 77 that temporarily affected the mobility of his left arm, an episode that he recalls occurred suddenly. To the public’s concern, the British artist revealed that he is stable and gradually recovering.
The renowned musician also thanked the staff at Frimley Hospital in Surrey, who helped him and enabled him to overcome what he described as “a bit scary.”
What happened to Brian May?
Renowned 77-year-old musician Brian May shared with his followers that he is in the process of recovery after having experienced a “small stroke” that temporarily affected the control of his left arm. Despite the restrictions imposed, such as the inability to drive, go out or travel by plane, May was optimistic about being able to continue playing the guitar.
In a video posted on his website, the legendary Queen guitarist, who is one of the band’s founding members alongside Freddie Mercury, John Deacon and Roger Taylor, detailed the health incident he faced. He thanked the staff at Frimley Hospital in the United Kingdom for providing him with exceptional care during his stay, highlighting the promptness with which he was transferred to the medical center.
May described the medical diagnosis as a “minor stroke” that left him momentarily without control over his left arm, causing him concern. However, he was relieved to be able to resume playing the guitar, an activity he had doubted he would be able to do after the health incident. His message reassured his fans, who value his talent and legacy in music.
May asked that people not worry about him and that he is stable. Photo: QRPoficial/ X
What other complications did Brian May have?
In 2020, the renowned Queen guitarist trended worldwide and worried his loyal fans when he revealed that he suffered a heart attack due to three congested arteries that, he said, left him “very close to death.” At that time, he underwent angioplasty and three stents were placed to avoid open-heart surgery.
What is the animal rights movement that Brian May founded?
Brian May, Queen’s legendary guitarist, is also a passionate animal rights activist. In 2010, he founded the Save Me Trust, which is dedicated to combating fox hunting and the culling of badgers, which are often killed because of the belief that they transmit bovine tuberculosis to cattle.
Brian May has also worked on scientific research to prove that badgers are not primarily responsible for the spread of the disease, advocating alternative methods such as vaccination rather than culling.
