Brian May fans rush to support him as he makes troubling statement: 'Crying'

Brian May had the full support of his fans as he made a troubling statement on Instagram - admitting that he finds it "hard to look" at the state of the world. The Queen guitarist, 77, posted a video close-up of the moon to his grid, telling fans in a lengthy caption: "While the world seems to be plunging into lunacy - I find it hard to look - a little escapism helps."

He went on to explain: "This is the work of an amateur astrophotographer - just holding my iPhone to the eyepiece of my 10 inch Dobsonian soon after sunset - but I was pleased with it - I will never forget having breakfast with the first man to stand on our very own and only natural satellite - Neil Armstrong, a wise, generous and truly decent human being.

"I feel the world is crying out now for such people. Meanwhile I give you the Moon. First Quarter. Bri."

Fans soon rushed to the comments section in full support of the rock legend, with one writing: "This is such a beautiful view of our good old moon. Sometimes the beauty of nature and space is the right kind of escapism that is needed to carry on in times like these."

Another echoed: "So stunning. Thanks for sharing dear Bri." While a third rushed to write: "A beautiful and much needed post."

It comes after Brian made a heartbreaking tribute to music legend Mick Ralphs, who died last week aged 81. Brian wrote: "So sad to hear of the passing of the great Mick Ralphs.

"A wonderful instinctive player with a massive sound and superb feel, classic songwriter and originator of many immortal riffs. Respect and love, Mick. RIP. Bri."

Ralphs sadly spent the final few years of his life bedridden after suffering a stroke, and died at a care home in Oxfordshire. He was survived by his third wife Susie, two sons and three stepchildren.