The book is a compilation of Mercury’s statements and interviews. Mercury had described the love he had for Austin as transcending all others, and he had said on many occasions that he would love her until he drew his last breath.ĭetails about both his romantic and close platonic relationship with Mary Austin were revealed in the book ‘Freddie Mercury: In His Own Words’, which has been re-released. In his mind, his fortune was rightfully Austin’s. He has said that Mary Austin should have been his wife and, if she was, she would have inherited his fortune anyway. Freddie Mercury explained this decision before his death. Mercury did this despite being in a relationship with Hutton at the time of his death. Although they were still friends, it was a surprise to many people when Mercury left the majority of his estate to Mary Austin in his will. They were close friends right up until his death from AIDs related complications in 1991. According to Hutton, Mercury died wearing a wedding band that he had given him.ĭespite the relationship between Mercury and Austin having ended and Mercury going on to have a long-term relationship with a man, Austin and Mercury remained a part of one another’s lives. Both Hutton and Mercury tested positive for HIV, and they supported each other through their illness. In the early 1980s, he went on to have brief relationships with several other women, before beginning a long-term relationship with hairdresser Jim Hutton in 1985. In 1976, he confessed his sexuality to Austin, and this led to the end of their romantic relationship. During the mid-1970s, Mercury realized that he was bisexual, and began an affair with a record executive from Elektra records. The couple lived together in West Kensington, London. They met through their mutual friend Brian May, who was the ‘Queen’ guitarist. They were in a relationship from 1970 to 1976. One aspect of his life that many people have forgotten is his six-year relationship with a woman called Mary Austin, says Express. As Freddie Mercury had such a fascinating life, it made for compelling viewing.
Viewers also learned about some elements of his life that had not previously been made public knowledge. This film covers his life story, including the successes he achieved and the heartbreaks he suffered. When the film Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 2018, it reminded his fans of many other aspects of his life that have long been forgotten. What many people forget is that Freddie Mercury had previously had a long-standing relationship with a woman who he had described as his true love. Most people remember him being in a same-sex relationship, which is why he has become a gay icon. His personal life also attracted a lot of attention, even after his death in 1991. He also became known for his fashion sense and his stage presence. As the lead singer of ‘Queen’, he achieved phenomenal success with his music. Freddie Mercury is possibly one of the most iconic stars of the 20th century.
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