Memorable Last Known Photos Of Celebrities Who Have Passed Away

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Freddie Mercury (1946 – 1991)

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Rock legend and lead vocalist of Queen , Freddie Mercury is well known around the world. But what is not well known is his real name, he was born Farrokh Bulsara, and was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania. But, this British singer, songwriter, and record producer is considered as one of the greatest lead singers in the history of rock music. With his popular band Queen, Mercury recorded numerous hit songs like Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions, and Crazy Little Thing Called Love, to name a few. Sadly in 1991, Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia due to AIDS. Mercury’s close friend Dave Clark of The Dave Clark Five was at the bedside vigil in Mercury’s home when he passed away. The impact of Freddie Mercury’s death is evident as the band’s album sales went up dramatically a year after his death. There have been several types of tribute given to the singer. In 1997, the 3 remaining band members of Queen released the song “No One but You (Only The Good Die Young)”, dedicated to Mercury and all those that die too soon. Google dedicated their Google Doodle to Mercury on his 65th birthday in 2011, Several monuments, statues, performances were done in his memory. He will be remembered for decades to come.