The Freddie

Mercury story…
Tatiana Cartagena, Alex Londoño, Yeferson barbarán, Samantha Quintero
 Biography
Samantha…
 Queen
Birth
Alex…
 YEFERSON…

Important events
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Death
Mercury died from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia at his London mansion on November 24,
1991. He was 45 years old.
The day before his death, on November 23, 1991, Mercury released a statement: "I wish to confirm
that I have been tested HIV-positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private
to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends
and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with my doctors and
all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease." 2
Longtime friend and bandmate Roger Taylor provided some insight to Mercury's decision to keep
his battle with AIDS private. "He didn't want to be looked at as an object of pity and curiosity, and
he didn't want circling vultures over his head," Taylor said, according to a report in Entertainment
Weekly. The rock world mourned the loss of one of its most versatile and engaging performers.
To honor his memory, the Freddie Mercury Tribute: Concert for AIDS Awareness was held in April
1992 at Wembley Stadium. A diverse range of rock acts — from Def Leppard to Elton John —
performed to celebrate Mercury and advance the fight against the disease that took his life. That
same year, Mercury's mock operatic masterpiece, "Bohemian Rhapsody," appeared in the movie
Wayne's World and made a return to the Billboard 100 pop charts, illustrating its timeless appeal.