My life with Freddie Mercury - The Saturday Story
· 26 min
Episode My life with Freddie Mercury - The Saturday Story
When Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist of Queen and one of the all-time greats of rock music, died from Aids in 1991, he left his beloved Kensington house to his lifelong companion Mary Austin. Once engaged to the superstar – before they both realised he preferred men – Austin was by his side from unglamorous beginnings to global stardom. She exclusively reads the story of their extraordinary relationship for the Story.
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Read by: Mary Austin
Producers: Sophie McNulty and Taryn Siegel.
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Clips: Live Aid, Queen Youtube.
Music Excerpt: Queen - Lily of the Valley (Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC)
Photo: Getty Images.
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