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💥Another One Bites the Dust💥

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💥Making of One Vision💥

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Jim Hutton revealed in 1996 that the “relationship” he and Freddie shared had largely been a masquerade. He also admitted to physically assaulting Freddie and even breaking his bones just 12 hours before Freddie died.

No one needs to “hate” Hutton, but it’s important to acknowledge that their relationship was not what Hutton originally portrayed it to be.

Jim Hutton, 1994 – Mercury and Me
Hutton wrote that throughout his time with Freddie, he lived among people who dismissed him as “just the gardener.” They would introduce him to Freddie’s friends the same way. He recalled Joe telling him one day in The Mews: “We always looked on you as just the gardener… we never thought of you as Freddie’s boyfriend.”

Jim Hutton, 1996 – Love of My Life: The Life and Loves of Freddie Mercury
When asked what might have happened if Freddie hadn’t become ill — if he had lived a full life — Hutton was honest:
“I doubt it,” he admitted. He explained that the sexual relationship they had, which he knew had never been exclusive, had already run its course by the time Freddie became sick. He said he had convinced himself he was someone important in Freddie’s life, when in reality he was no different from anyone else around Freddie.

He believed that if Freddie had stayed healthy and continued his energetic lifestyle, he probably would have been “paid something and sent off.” Even the phrase “my man,” which Freddie sometimes used, Hutton said Freddie meant in a playful, camp way — often teasing him. It caused arguments, especially when Freddie joked around with Peter Straker, sometimes at Hutton’s expense.

Hutton admitted his own faults, calling himself a “spoilt eejit.” He said they were like Freddie’s “court jesters,” and he grew resentful because deep down he had realized the relationship was partly an act on Freddie’s side. When someone referred to their relationship as a “masquerade,” Hutton didn’t even know the word — he looked it up in a dictionary and was hurt, though he later accepted it was probably true.

He emphasized that everyone at Garden Lodge — Phoebe the personal assistant, Joe the cook, himself as gardener and handyman and fish-keeper, and Terry the driver — were all equally important to Freddie. He was not more special than any of them. In the end, he said, he was even on Freddie’s payroll: “A hired hand.”

Hutton openly admitted he exaggerated his importance. After Freddie died, he said he was “no one” and didn’t matter to the others anymore — which is why he wrote the book.
As he put it:
“I was like one of Freddie Mercury’s chorus line. However hard I tried to kid myself, I was not the love of his life.”

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“Fred’s birthday parties were always something special. We had incredible dinners at Garden Lodge — great food, wonderful company, and evenings that were gentle and full of warmth.”

“When I saw him on his 45th birthday, I had a strong feeling it would be the last time. It was a very small group, and the night was unforgettable. I felt truly privileged to be there.

I have to say, Fred’s goodbye wasn’t sad at all. In fact, it was the opposite. We enjoyed a lovely dinner, talked for hours, watched a few videos on TV, listened to music, and even played some board games. Then Fred suddenly said:

‘Yeah, I’m dusty. I’m going to bed. Everyone can stay, or everyone can f**k off.’

And just like that — we all left. 😆

I remember walking out of Garden Lodge with my wife, along with Dave Clark, whom we dropped off at his house. On the drive back, none of us spoke. Later, Dave finally said, ‘Mmm, good,’ and went quiet again. I replied, ‘Mmm, good. I’m wondering if this is the last time we’ll ever see Fred.’

And sadly… that’s exactly what it turned out to be.”

~ Mike Moran

📸 Freddie Mercury’s 44th Birthday (illustrative photo)

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Anita Dobson, known for her roles in EastEnders and Doctor Who, has been honored in the latest King’s Birthday Honours List for her dedicated work with charities.

Brian May shared a video on November 12 showing Anita smiling proudly with her award. He captioned it with excitement: “Lady May OBE!!!” — his affectionate name for Anita. He added, “Just minutes after King Charles handed over her decoration today at Windsor Castle,” and proudly wrote, “Proudly supporting it!”

Brian later added another message: “A proud moment to share. And so well deserved for Anita, who never stops giving her time to Thames Hospice and her other charities. And of course, she’s a wonderful actress too.”

Brian and Anita have been together since the late 1980s, and they will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on November 18.

Brian himself was knighted by King Charles III in his first New Year Honours List in 2023, which gave Anita the courtesy title of Lady. But this time, Anita is receiving her own royal recognition.

After the announcement of her OBE in June 2025, Anita told PA (via The Independent):
“I am absolutely delighted, deeply honoured, a little overwhelmed, and very excited... This is a very happy day and I feel incredibly lucky. People have been texting me nonstop, being so kind and supportive. I hope everyone receiving honours feels as special as I do — because I truly feel it.”

Speaking about her approach to charity work, she said:
“I work at a very basic level. I just believe that if someone is in trouble, you help them. I had nothing when I was young, and it took hard work to get here, and look where I am now. It feels good to be able to give something back.”

At the time of the announcement, Brian also celebrated her achievement on social media, writing:
“Anita, Lady May OBE! A truly well-deserved honour for my amazing wife, who never stops working to bring joy to people’s lives. I am so proud!”

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Forever chanting Freddie's words

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💥 Queen's Last Concert 💥

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The jokes that hurt Freddie…

Before Freddie Mercury ever became a pop star, he carried a fear he tried desperately to hide—but he couldn’t.

“The minute I opened my mouth, I felt awful,” he once admitted. “I was convinced everyone would make fun of my teeth.”

When he was younger, kids often teased him about them. The jokes cut him so deeply that he would sometimes spend days keeping his lips tightly closed, refusing to talk. At home, he would worry endlessly, imagining that even strangers on the street were quietly laughing at him.

TERRIFIED

Then he got the opportunity to join a band—something he had always dreamed of. “I wanted it so badly that I decided I had to do it,” he said. “But I was terrified the audiences in the clubs would just burst out laughing.”

At his very first gig, he was shaking uncontrollably. Still, he walked onto the stage and forced himself to push his fear aside.

“Some girls came right up to the front,” he recalled. “I was waiting for them to laugh… but they didn’t. They were actually into the music.”

After the show, a few of them came over to talk to him. And from that moment on, Freddie said, he never worried about his teeth again

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26 November 1996 – The Freddie Mercury Photographic Exhibition Opens, Royal Albert Hall, London, England

Freddie Mercury’s parents, his nephew Jamal Zook, and friends, including Brian May, attended the opening of the Freddie Mercury Photographic Exhibition in London in November 1996.

“My favourite photograph is the very first one, the baby picture… all lovely memories, beautiful memories, and I’m very proud,” said Jer Bulsara.

The exhibition, which was first displayed at London’s Royal Albert Hall the previous year and later shown in Paris and Cologne, opened to the public for a week starting May 6th. Featuring over a hundred photographs from both private and public collections, and compiled with the support of Freddie’s family and friends, it tells the remarkable story of Freddie Mercury’s life. Visitors are taken from his early childhood in Zanzibar, East Africa, to the very last photo he allowed to be taken in May 1991.

Brian May said, “There are pictures throughout Freddie’s life. If you want to see what he was like at six years old in India, getting prizes, being a hooligan, or in his later days with Queen, you can see it all here.”

The exhibition was created in memory of Freddie, whose life was tragically cut short by AIDS in November 1991, and to raise funds to support the work of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, the AIDS foundation established in his name.

The exhibition’s showing in Timisoara, Romania, carries particular significance. HIV/AIDS remains a growing issue in Eastern Europe, often unacknowledged. Timisoara, the country’s third-largest university town with a history of rebelling against authority, was the center of the December 1989 revolution. The revolution helped highlight the problem of pediatric AIDS in Romanian hospitals and orphanages, leading to ongoing efforts to address the crisis.

Queen and Freddie Mercury remain highly popular in Romania, and the exhibition aims to focus public attention on AIDS while raising funds for local AIDS initiatives. Sponsored by EMI Music and supported by the Pepsi Cola Organisation, the exhibition continues Queen’s philanthropic work in Romania. The Mercury Phoenix Trust has already donated over £200,000 to combat pediatric AIDS in central Romania, and the exhibition hopes to expand these efforts nationwide.

After Romania, the exhibition continued its international journey, visiting Montreux, Switzerland, Japan, and eventually returning to the UK for shows in several cities.

Freddie loved photographs, and photographs loved him. He was full of life and energy. 💛

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"Thank you for being my friend. I will love you always." – Elton John

On 27 November 1991, a private funeral for Freddie Mercury was held at West London Crematorium. 💔💔💔 Only 35 of his closest friends and family attended, including his parents Bomi and Jer Bulsara, sister Kashmira, Queen bandmates Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, Mary Austin, Jim Hutton, Peter Freestone, Dave Clark, Elton John, and Anita Dobson.

LONDON – Family and close friends gathered for the cremation of Freddie Mercury, Queen’s legendary lead singer, who had passed away from AIDS over the weekend. Wreaths lined the entrance, and the 25-minute private service was conducted by two Parsee priests. A single red rose was placed on top of Freddie’s coffin as Aretha Franklin’s rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” played, followed by “You’ve Got a Friend,” according to Queen spokeswoman Roxy Meade.

The ceremony concluded with Mercury’s favorite aria, “D’amour sull’ali rose” by Verdi, performed by Montserrat Caballé, who had recorded the duet with him on his 1980 solo album Barcelona. Fellow Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon attended, alongside pop icons Elton John and Anita Dobson. Queen described Freddie as the “most beloved member of our family.”

Flowers sent by fans were carried in five hearses and later distributed to AIDS wards in London. Queen announced plans to re-release Bohemian Rhapsody the following month, donating the profits to charity.

Elton John sent a huge heart of pink roses with the heartfelt message: “Thank you for being my friend. I will love you always.” Mary Austin sent a wreath of yellow roses, Freddie’s favorite color, with the note: “To my dearest, with my deepest love. Your always faithful.” Jim Hutton contributed a beautiful floral swan.

Freddie Mercury is missed and loved by millions worldwide. His spirit lives on forever through his music. We still love you, Freddie. ❤️‍🩹🤍🕊️

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Wed 27th Nov 91 – 3:00 AM

Dear Friends,

This time I am writing on behalf of the three of us—John, Roger, and myself. Over the past few weeks, especially the last few days, we have spent a lot of time together, reflecting, and we all feel very much the same. We couldn’t let this special magazine go out without a special message of thanks to you, our wonderful friends. (‘Fans’ has never seemed quite the right word for you, ladies and gentlemen, because you have been incredibly understanding and supportive to us over the years.)

As you know, Freddie had been battling the terrible AIDS disease for many years, often without even us knowing the full extent. For Freddie, his art and his friends meant everything. He threw himself into both with incredible energy. He was determined that no hint of frailty should affect his music, our music, or make life difficult for his friends. By refusing to let the illness hold him back, his amazing strength allowed him to continue creating albums, videos, and more—even while enduring increasing private pain. Life was already almost impossible for him during the making of the Innuendo album. After carefully pacing himself through The Miracle, he hardly expected to see another album completed.

By the time “These Are the Days of Our Lives” was filmed, he could barely stand. Yet he never complained about his situation, nor allowed despondency to affect his work. His voice seemed to grow even stronger and more miraculous with time, and he faced the end without ever losing control. Freddie never sought sympathy—he wanted exactly what you, Queen fans, gave him: belief, support, and appreciation for the dedication to excellence that we, Queen, have always strived for. Your support allowed him to be the full, extraordinary spirit that he was—and still is—in our hearts.

One final note: despite what the despicable press may have said, Freddie had nothing to be ashamed of. He lived life to the fullest and was generous to everyone he encountered. His announcement, made on his own terms when he knew his fight was over, will help raise awareness that AIDS is everyone’s problem. But Freddie, his music, and his dazzling creative energy—that is forever.

Thank you all so much, from us,
Brian, Roger & John

This letter appeared in the Queen Fan Club magazine, The Freddie Mercury Tribute Edition. The first photo featured John Deacon arriving at Freddie’s funeral, surrounded by other memories captured in the magazine. 💔🥺

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November 27, 1991…
In the very early hours of the morning on the day of Freddie’s funeral, Brian May wrote this heartfelt letter for the Queen Fan Club Magazine, on behalf of himself, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. It was their shared goodbye to Freddie Mercury and a message to the fans who stood by them through everything. 💔💔💔

Wednesday, November 27, 1991 – 3:00 a.m.

Dear Folks,

This time, I’m writing for the three of us—John, Roger, and myself. Over the past few weeks, and especially these last few days, we’ve spent many long hours together, and we all feel very much the same. We couldn’t let this special magazine be released without sending a very special message of thanks to you, our wonderful friends. “Fans” has never quite felt like the right word for you—by which I mean ladies and gentlemen—who have shown us nothing but understanding and support over the years. As you now know, Freddie had been fighting the terrible disease of AIDS for many years, and for much of that time, even we did not know.

For Freddie, his art and his friends meant everything. He threw himself into both with incredible determination. He was fiercely resolved that no sign of weakness would ever touch his music, our music, or make life harder for his friends. By refusing to give in to the illness, his extraordinary strength and energy allowed him to keep working at full force—making albums, videos, and more—though it cost him deeply in private pain. Life was already almost unbearable for him while we were making the Innuendo album. After carefully pacing himself during The Miracle, he hardly believed he would live to make another record.

By the time the video for “These Are the Days of Our Lives” was being filmed, he could barely stand. And not once did he complain about his situation. He never allowed despair to touch his work. In fact, his voice seemed to grow stronger and more powerful. And he passed away without ever losing control. Freddie never wanted sympathy—what he wanted was exactly what you, the Queen fans, gave him: belief, support, and that shared drive for excellence that we in Queen have always followed. You supported him in being the complete, powerful spirit that he was—and still is.

One final thing. No matter what the disgraceful press may have claimed, Freddie had nothing to be ashamed of. He lived his life to the fullest and was generous to everyone he kept close. His announcement—made by his own choice and only when he knew his fight was over—will, with your help and ours, play a major role in helping the world understand that AIDS is now everyone’s problem. But Freddie—his music, his brilliance, his dazzling creative energy—those things will live forever.

Thank you all so very much, from us—
Brian, Roger & John

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