On Wednesday, Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, shared distressing news about his health.

The acclaimed musician disclosed on his website that he recently experienced a “minor stroke,” describing it as a “health hiccup.” However, he also offered an encouraging update for his fans.

“The good news is that I can still play guitar after what happened these past days,” May stated. “This is significant because it was uncertain following that little health hiccup I mentioned that took place about a week ago.” He also mentioned his newly aired BBC documentary titled “Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me.”

He explained: “They referred to it as a minor stroke, and suddenly, out of nowhere, I lost control of my arm, which was quite frightening, I must admit.” May then reassured his fans that he received “the most fantastic care,” adding that he would prefer not to receive sympathy messages as they would just “clutter his inbox,” which he “dislikes.”

“So, the good news is I’m alright. I’m just following the advice I’ve been given, which entails doing absolutely nothing. I can’t go out – I can’t drive, fly, or elevate my heart rate too high, and I should avoid planes flying overhead as they cause me stress,” May conveyed to his fans. “But I’m doing fine.”

The BBC documentary “Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me,” which premiered on August 23, showcased the iconic musician’s long-term public opposition to the badger cull in England and issues related to Bovine Tuberculosis. According to the CDC, Bovine Tuberculosis is predominantly found in cattle and other animals like bison, elk, and deer.

Despite the ongoing culling in Britain, which remains a controversial topic, May continues to advocate for animal rights.

“I understand why people were cautious about me initially, as I am a guitarist, a rock star. What relevance could I possibly have?” May shared with BBC regarding the documentary.

“I came in to protect the badgers. However, I now realize that in order to save the badgers, you must also consider everyone else involved because the situation is complex. It’s a tragic human story where many are affected,” he concluded.