Facts About Freddie Mercury And His Impact On More Than Just Queen

Mary Austin

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Throughout most of the seventies, Mercury had a long-term relationship with Mary Austin. They met through Brad May and the couple lived together for several years in West Kensington. However, their relationship would take a turn and it revealed something about Mercury.

He had begun an affair with an American record executive and in 1976, and Mercury would come clean to Austin. He opened up to her about the affair and he came out and told her of his sexuality, which ultimately ended the relationship. Even after the split, they remained close friends.

Despite losing momentum, Queen found a resurgence thanks to an incredible performance at Wembley Stadium in 1985.