Musician Brian May shocks his Instagram followers with worrying news: he has suffered a mild stroke.
Concern for Queen guitarist Sir Brian May (77). The 77-year-old has addressed his fans and followers on Instagram and said that he had “about a week ago […] He reveals in the video clip that he suffered a “mild stroke”. During this time he had no control over his left arm and therefore temporarily feared that he would never be able to play the guitar again.
“Minor health hiccup” for Brian May
The rock legend appears to be very calm in the video. He also describes his medical incident as a “minor health hiccup”. However, after his treatment in an English hospital, he is now feeling well again. He can also play the guitar again. He has been ordered to stay under “house arrest”, is not allowed to go outside or drive a car and must generally take it easy. He thanks his doctors for their “fantastic care”.
May had already suffered a heart attack a few years ago. Three of his heart arteries were blocked at the time. He “could have died” and was “in fact very close to death,” May explained at the time. However, after three stents were inserted, he was fine again.
At the beginning of the 1970s, May founded the iconic rock band Queen together with Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) and drummer Roger Taylor (75). After Mercury’s death in 1991, May continued the group together with Taylor in a different line-up. The Brit is considered one of the best guitarists in rock history.
Source: Stern
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