Did Freddy know he had AIDS at Live Aid?

Freddie wasn’t diagnosed as HIV positive before Live Aid In a heart-breaking scene, the singer tells his bandmates that he has the condition at a rehearsal for Live Aid. In fact, Mercury didn’t find out he was HIV-positive until April 1987, according to his partner Jim Hutton.

Was Peter Freestone a Freddie Mercury lover?

In return, he wore a ring given to him by his German lover. During their last two years together, they and their friends referred to them as “married.” Peter Freestone said: “It was very sweet seeing Freddie being taken care of by someone who was fond of him and Freddie was delighted.

When did Freddie Mercury Announce HIV?

1991
In 1991 Mercury announced that he had been diagnosed with AIDS. He died a day later from complications related to the disease.

Who got Freddie Mercury’s cats?

Mercury’s girlfriend and great love Mary Austin reportedly first introduced the Queen front man to felines in the 70s, by purchasing a pair of cats—Tom and Jerry—for the couple’s home. While Mercury toured with Queen, Austin cared for the animals, and Mercury would call often to check in.

Did Freddie Mercury know he had AIDS before he was diagnosed?

Back then, an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence. Freddie probably knew that he had AIDS before a doctor confirmed it in 1987. The Queen frontman knew of the disease and had friends that had died because of it, but he dismissed the idea that he could get infected. Peter Freestone told The Mirror:

Is Peter Freestone still in contact with Freddie Mercury?

No. Not at all. Peter Freestone was Freddie’s personal assistant for many years. He is an extremely bright positive light to this day. He has an awesome blog called “Ask Phoebe” and has been answering questions about life with Mr. Freddie Mercury in the most entertaining manner for years.

Who was Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant?

Peter Freestone was Freddie’s personal assistant for many years. He is an extremely bright positive light to this day. He has an awesome blog called “Ask Phoebe” and has been answering questions about life with Mr. Freddie Mercury in the most entertaining manner for years. The band knew there was no one to blame.

Did Freddie Mercury ever stop making music?

Mercury lived his last couple of years secluded from the public, but he never stopped making music. “We were a very close-knit group like a family, and we would work in the studio until Freddie got retired,” Brian May said.