Legendary Queen guitarist Brian Might has revealed that he suffered a stroke final week and misplaced the usage of his left arm briefly.
Might broke the information on social media Wednesday morning (September 4th), calling the scare a “little well being hiccup” and reassuring followers that he can nonetheless play guitar.
“I’m right here to carry you some excellent news — the excellent news is that I can play guitar after the occasions of the previous few days,” Might stated in an Instagram reel whereas twiddling the fingers on his left hand. “I say this as a result of it was in some doubt as a result of that little well being hiccup that I discussed occurred a few week in the past and what they known as it was a minor stroke. It was just a little scary, I’ve to say.”
Might stated he misplaced management of his arm “out of the blue” due to the stroke, however praised docs for his or her “improbable care” in getting him rapidly on the mend.
“I didn’t wish to say something on the time as a result of I didn’t need something surrounding, you recognize … I actually don’t need sympathy,” Might continued. “Please don’t try this as a result of it’ll litter up my inbox and I hate that.” he quipped.
The Queen icon added that docs have suggested him to do “mainly nothing,” together with driving or flying.
“I’m grounded,” he added. “Not allowed to have planes flying over, which can stress me. However I’m good.”
The minor stroke comes after Might suffered a coronary heart assault in 2020, ensuing within the guitarist getting stints for 3 blocked arteries. He has since toured with Queen, who most just lately accomplished a five-date tour of Japan in February.
You possibly can see Might’s Instagram submit under.