Things We Learned About Freddie Mercury After He Died

Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was a larger-than-life figure who led an amazing life, but here are some things we learned about Freddie Mercury after he died. While we can’t fit all of the man’s accomplishments, accolades, and many adventures in this video, we can touch on a few things the general public might not know about him. For example, we know that he sadly passed away long before his time, but did you know that he was cremated? It might also surprise fans to know that Freddie Mercury was friends with the famed Princess Diana and would go clubbing with her. Imagine that kind of entourage these days!

While Freddie Mercury was an undeniable royal rocker, it might surprise newer fans to know that he had a falling out with the undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Apparently, Freddie was much too wild and crazy for Michael Jackon’s tastes and a few differences led to the two music idols to have a falling out. These kind of facts, coupled with what we already know about Freddie Mercury, help paint a fuller picture of his life and give us a little more insight into the adventures of one of the greatest performers of our time. Join us as we take a deep dive into some facts about Freddie Mercury that we only learned after his passing, and let’s pay tribute to the a voice that changed the lives of millions.

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Scattered ashes | 0:20
A deadly diagnosis | 1:26
The source of his voice | 2:32
Freddie and Diana go clubbing | 3:30
Mercury’s estate went to his ex-fiancé | 4:23
Somebody to love | 5:27
The show must go on | 6:26
He was Queen’s peacemaker | 7:38
Falling out with the King of Pop | 8:26
AIDS took most of his foot | 9:19