What Happened to Freddie Mercury: How Did the Renowned British Singer Die

Publish date: 2024-05-04

Freddie Mercury was a British singer/songwriter and musician who died in 1991 with a net worth of USD 50 million (after inflation). Freddie died in 1991 with real estate worth the inflation-adjusted equivalent of $40 million and other marketable assets of $13 million. His net worth was estimated to be between $50 and $60 million.

Mercury is best known as the main singer of the Queen rock band. He was noted for his colorful and theatrical stage demeanor and possessed a four-octave vocal range. Many of Queen’s singles were written by him, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Are the Champions.” Freddie had a solo career in addition to his work with Queen, and he occasionally produced music and guest-starred as a musician (keyboard or vocals) for other artists.

How did Freddie Mercury die?

Freddie Mercury died at the age of 45 at his Kensington home on the evening of November 24, 1991, roughly 24 hours after delivering the statement. Bronchial pneumonia caused by AIDS was the cause of death. When Mercury died, his close friend Dave Clark of the Dave Clark Five was at his bedside. Austin called Mercury’s parents and sister to convey the news, which was picked up by press and television crews early on November 25.

Mercury’s funeral was held by a Zoroastrian priest on November 27, 1991, at West London Crematorium, where he is memorialized by a plinth bearing his birth name. Mercury’s family and 35 close friends, including Elton John and members of the Queen, attended his funeral. Aretha Franklin’s “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”/”You’ve Got a Friend” played as his casket was carried into the chapel. Mary Austin took ownership of Mercury’s cremated remains and buried them in a secret place, as per Mercury’s instructions. The location of his ashes is thought to be known only to Austin, who has stated that she will never expose them.

Where was Freddie Mercury buried?

On November 27th, his funeral service was place in West London Crematorium, and only Mary Austin knows where his ashes are buried.

Meanwhile, Freddie died during the recording of “Made in Heaven,” and knowing he wouldn’t be around much longer, he recorded vocal and piano parts when he could and told May, Taylor, and Deacon to finish the songs later. The album was published in November 1995 and was dedicated “to the immortal spirit of Freddie Mercury.”

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