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American Focus > Blog > Culture and Arts > Read Freddie Mercury’s Heartbreaking Announcement of His Diagnosis With HIV/AIDS, Released on This Date in 1991, Just a Day Before the Queen Frontman Died
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Read Freddie Mercury’s Heartbreaking Announcement of His Diagnosis With HIV/AIDS, Released on This Date in 1991, Just a Day Before the Queen Frontman Died

Last updated: November 23, 2024 6:48 am
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Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman of the legendary rock band Queen, made a groundbreaking announcement in the early hours of November 23, 1991. In a statement released by Queen’s press officer, Mercury confirmed that he had tested HIV-positive and was suffering from AIDS. This revelation marked a significant moment in music history, as Mercury became the first major rock star to publicly disclose his battle with the disease.

Despite his ailing health, Mercury had kept his diagnosis private for some time in order to protect the privacy of those close to him. However, as speculation about his health continued to circulate in the media, he decided it was time to share the truth with his fans and the world. In his statement, Mercury expressed his hope that everyone would join him in the fight against AIDS, a disease that was still highly stigmatized at the time.

Mercury’s health had been deteriorating since his last concert with Queen in 1986, and he had been battling the disease in private since his diagnosis in 1987. Despite denials from his press team, rumors about his health and sexuality had persisted in the tabloids, adding to the immense pressure he faced. In his final days, Mercury was surrounded by loved ones including his bandmates, close friends, and his partner Jim Hutton, as he bravely faced the reality of his condition.

On November 24, 1991, just a day after his public announcement, Freddie Mercury passed away at the age of 45. The official cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS. The news of his death sent shockwaves through the music world, as fans mourned the loss of one of the greatest performers of all time. Queen released a statement expressing their grief and pride in Mercury’s courageous life and legacy.

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Today, Freddie Mercury’s memory lives on through his timeless music and his fearless spirit. A statue of him stands in Montreux, Switzerland, where Queen recorded some of their most iconic albums, including Mercury’s final studio recording for the album “Innuendo.” His impact on the world of music and his advocacy for AIDS awareness continue to inspire generations of fans around the globe.

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