Queen guitarist Brian May, 77, has revealed that he recently suffered a minor stroke, which temporarily left him without control of his left arm. The rock legend shared this health update with fans via Instagram, stating, ‘What they called it was a ‘minor stroke.’ Suddenly, out of the blue, I had no control over this arm, so it was a bit scary’.Despite the initial fear, May has shown remarkable recovery. He expressed relief and optimism, saying, ‘The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days’. May received treatment at Frimley Hospital in Surrey, England, and is now recuperating at home.Following doctor’s orders, May is currently under what he jokingly calls ‘house arrest,’ refraining from driving, flying, or engaging in activities that might raise his heart rate. Despite these restrictions, he remains in good spirits, stating, ‘I’m feeling good, I’m feeling great. I’m going to be back on stage soon, I’m sure of it’.This recent health scare adds to May’s history of medical challenges. In 2020, he suffered a heart attack that required the insertion of three stents. May has been open about his health struggles, including battles with depression, particularly following the death of his bandmate Freddie Mercury in 1991.In related news, another music legend, Elton John, also 77, is currently recovering from a severe eye infection that has limited his vision in one eye. John shared on social media, ‘I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time to recover vision in the affected eye’.Both May and John’s health updates have sparked an outpouring of support from fans worldwide, highlighting the enduring impact these musicians have on their audiences, even as they face health challenges in their later years.
Key points
- Brian May, 77, suffered a minor stroke that temporarily affected control of his left arm.
- May has regained his ability to play guitar and is optimistic about his recovery.
- May is currently under doctor’s orders to rest and avoid strenuous activities.
- Elton John, also 77, is recovering from a severe eye infection affecting vision in one eye.
