Mötley Crüe frontman was told he’d likely never go on stage again after suffering a stroke

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13 Sep 2025 • 6:16 AM MYT
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  • Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil revealed he suffered a stroke last December, which left him needing to learn to walk again.
  • Neil explained that his 'whole left side went out' after the medical emergency, which occurred the morning after Christmas.
  • The band initially downplayed the severity of his condition, stating he needed a 'required medical procedure'.
  • Doctors initially doubted he would be able to return to the stage, but Neil committed to a rigorous recovery process including physical therapy.
  • Neil stated he is now 90-95 per cent recovered and is set to commence the band's postponed Las Vegas residency.

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