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Brian May health scare could end Queen’s large-scale tours

Queen's Brian May reveals he has suffered a stroke in video message to fans
  • Brian May's wife, Anita Dobson, has suggested that Queen will no longer undertake large-scale tours due to the guitarist's recent health issues.
  • Dobson indicated that the band would only perform “little bits and bobs” rather than extensive tours.
  • This statement appears to contradict earlier comments from drummer Roger Taylor, who had suggested the band was not “done” with touring.
  • May, 78, suffered a minor stroke in 2024, which temporarily affected his left arm, and also experienced a heart attack in 2020.
  • The guitarist described his health problems as a “wake-up call” but expressed gratitude for his recovery, saying he is “OK”.
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