Who Is in Brian May's Family? All About His Wife, Children, and Private Life
In recent years, May's focus has inevitably turned toward physical resilience. In May 2020, he suffered a heart attack that required the insertion of three stents. Then, in mid-2024, May experienced a minor stroke (transient ischemic attack) that temporarily stripped him of motor control in his left arm, threatening to silence the hands that shaped "We Will Rock You."
His recovery was swifter than physicians anticipated, a victory May attributed directly to immediate medical intervention and the domestic care coordinated by Dobson. During his rehabilitation, Dobson instituted strict schedules limiting screen time, press appearances, and loud environments.
The ordeal brought the May household closer. Online forums and fan communities on Reddit and X celebrated his return to playing condition, but the scare served as an undeniable turning point: stadium tours spanning 30 countries were permanently off the agenda.