The legendary musician, astrophysicist and animal rights campaigner, 77, made the announcement in a video shared on his personal website earlier today.
The legendary musician, astrophysicist and animal rights campaigner, 77, announced he was rushed to hospital following the medical emergency in a video shared to his personal website on Wednesday morning.
Sir Brian revealed he had suffered a 'minor stroke' - but he has reassured fans he can still play guitar, twiddling his fingers for emphasis in the clip 'I say this because 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.'
He was also photographed a week beforehand discussing the documentary at a wildlife centre in Surrey.He told ITV's Good Morning Britain: 'It comes to us, I suppose. We're in our mid 70s, I just wish him well.
Read More Queen legend Brian May blasts Labour over its badger culling stance and accuses Keir Starmer's party of axing its manifesto pledge to end it - leaving campaigners 'very disappointed' He has since shared other videos on badgers on Instagram - suggesting the stroke has done little to temper his fervent campaigning.
Sharing a video on social media recounting the experience, he said: 'I was shocked, I thought I was a healthy guy. Everyone says I've got a great blood pressure and I keep fit, I bike, good diet. Doctors suggested that he undergo open heart surgery, but Brian opted for the alternative which was to have three stents put inside his heart.Sir Brian May is married to Eastenders legend Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts on the BBC soap
The EastEnders legend, 73, was later shocked to learn the real extent of his ill health, when he was hospitalised and found to be 'very near death'.
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