Personal Life, Later Career, and Legacy
This timeline focuses on Freddie Mercury's personal life, his later career with Queen, and his legacy after his passing.
Early 1970s
Relationship with Mary Austin
Mercury had a long-term relationship with Mary Austin, whom he met through Brian May.
Mid-1970s
Exploration of Homosexuality
Mercury began an affair with a male American record executive and started exploring his homosexuality more openly.
1980s
Experimentation with Drugs and Nightlife
Mercury and his friends, including Jim Hutton, explored London's nightlife and experimented with drugs.
1984
Contribution to Metropolis Soundtrack
Mercury collaborated with Giorgio Moroder on "Love Kills" for the restoration of the 1927 film Metropolis.
November 22, 1991
Public Statement on AIDS
Mercury publicly announced that he had AIDS, a day before his death.
November 24, 1991
Death of Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury passed away due to complications from AIDS.
Post-1991
Legacy and Tributes
Queen continued to perform and release music, and Mercury's legacy has been celebrated through various tributes, including the film "Bohemian Rhapsody".
