Freddie Mercury, in his biography, is found to have a hidden child of his own.
Revealed: Freddie Mercury Secretly Fathered Daughter in 1976
A new biography, 'Love, Freddie', by journalist and author Lesley-Ann Jones, set for publication in September, discloses a previously obscured aspect of Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury's life: the existence of a secret daughter. Identified only as 'B', Mercury's daughter was born in 1976, and the relationship has remained hidden for 48 years.
According to the book excerpts, 'B' shares a close and loving bond with Mercury, describing him as a devoted, caring father who cherished her dearly. She spent her early years in the care of her parents, aware of her biological lineage but shielded from public scrutiny. Only a select few—Mercury's close friends, bandmates, sister, and his former fiancée and main heir, Mary Austin—were privy to the secret.
Diaries penned by Mercury between 1976 and 1991 reportedly sealed 'B's' testimony. Receiving these diaries from Mercury himself before his untimely death, she has since served as a primary source for Lesley-Ann Jones' book. According to British media outlets, the relationship that resulted in 'B's' conception began with an affair between Mercury and a close friend's partner.
While the circumstances surrounding her birth may seem unconventional or scandalous to some, 'B' insists that these details didn't impact Mercury's affection and nurturing towards her. In her words, Mercury continued to love and care for her as a precious treasure.
Jones initially harbored doubts about the story, yet found herself entrusting 'B's' account as she chose to remain anonymous and declined any financial remuneration or the desire for public recognition. Additionally, 'B' obtained a portion of the artist's estate through a private legal agreement.
Further collaborative work with Jones in Switzerland in 2022 led to the examination and analysis of Mercury's final writings. As of now, 'B' is a 48-year-old healthcare professional residing in Europe. If still alive, Mercury would now be a proud grandfather.
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In the light of the revelation, it appears that Freddie Mercury's world extending beyond pop-culture and entertainment included a secret daughter born in 1976, whose existence remained hidden for 48 years. This celebrity's daughter, identified as 'B', shares a close and loving bond with her father who cherished her dearly, becoming an integral part of his life and private affairs, away from the glare of pop-culture and public scrutiny.
