Susanna Reid and Ed Balls were forced to halt Wednesday’s Good Morning Britain with a breaking news update regarding Brian May. The Queen guitar legend was hurried to hospital after suffering what he described as a ‘minor stroke’.
Ed announced: “Breaking news this morning, the Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he suffered a stroke that left him unable to use his arm. The legendary musician made this announcement this morning in a video.”
In an Instagram video, Brian May disclosed: “I’m here to bring you first of all some news, I think. The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days.
“I say this because I was in some doubt because that little health hiccup happened about a week ago. What they called it was a ‘minor stroke’.
“Out of nowhere, I suddenly found I had no control over this arm so yes, it was a bit alarming,” reports the Express.
He added that he received stellar treatment, saying: “I had the most fantastic care and attention from Frimley Hospital; blue lights flashing the lot, very exciting.”
Brian also mentioned he refrained from speaking out at the time: “I didn’t want to say anything at the time because I didn’t want anything surrounding, you know. I really don’t want sympathy, please don’t do that because it will clutter up my inbox.
“The good news is I’m ok and doing what I’m told which is basically nothing, I’m grounded, I’m not allowed to go out, drive, get on a plane, I’m not allowed to raise the heart rate too high. But I am good.”
As the video concluded, Susanna remarked: “We wish the Queen guitarist our very best, Brian May.”
Ed added his thoughts stating: “At least he can use his hand, though,” as Susanna noted: “That is very significant.”
The outpouring of support for Brian May didn’t stop there, with numerous fans heading to social media to send their good wishes.
A concerned fan commented: “Something affecting your arm and not being able to play guitar must have been very scary for you. Little is a huge understatement, I guess everything about you is humble. Minor or large a stroke is always scary and has to be taken very seriously, but good to see you doing well.”
Another supporter expressed relief saying: “I’m very happy to hear that you’re doing so well! Strokes, large or small, as you know, are serious business and I hope you will heed your doc’s orders in every way, as frustrating as they may be! We want you to stay healthy for a long, lonnnnng time to come! ” (sic).
An empathetic message from a follower read: “Thanks for updating and showing us your smile. I can’t even imagine exactly what you’re really going through, but I hope you’ll feel better very soon and enjoy playing guitar again.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.
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