What happened to Eddie Mercury?
What happened to Eddie Mercury?
Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia on Nov. 24, 1991. The pneumonia was caused by complications from AIDS. The singer-songwriter was just 45.
Why was Freddie Mercury important?
Known for his spectacular voice and flamboyant stage persona, Freddie Mercury became internationally known as the lead singer of Queen with the release of the successful 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack. A Night at the Opera (1975), featuring the song “Bohemian Rhapsody,” made him a star.
What happened to Freddie Mercury's wife?
The real-life Mary Austin still lives in the West London mansion where Freddie died from an AIDS-related illness in 1991. It was only last year that she finally took down tributes to the late singer.
Did Freddie Mercury marry?
Mercury was never legally married, but he was in a long-term relationship with Austin. They met through bandmate Brian May in 1969, when he was 24 and she was 19.
What made Freddie Mercury different?
One of the greatest rock singers ever, Freddie Mercury was a baritone who sang as a tenor, which is part of what made his voice so distinctive. In 2016, a team of European scientists released a study of Mercury's voice, which found that Queen's frontman had a unique vibrato.
Who gets Freddie Mercury's money?
After his death on Novem, Freddie gave his home, 50 percent of his recording royalties and most of his wealth to Mary Austin, with the remainder going to his parents and sister. Mary was Freddie's closest friend throughout his life, and they were often seen out together before his illness.
Did Freddie Mercury marry Mary?
Mercury was never legally married, but he was in a long-term relationship with Austin. They met through bandmate Brian May in 1969, when he was 24 and she was 19.
