Is any of Freddie Mercury's family still alive?

Freddie's father Bomi passed away in 2003, aged 95. His mother Jer died in 2016, aged 94. Queen's Brian May paid tribute to her at the time, saying she was “a keen follower of [their] progress as a band”, and that she came to see them perform whenever they were near.
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Did Freddie Mercury leave his sister anything?

Mercury died in 1991, leaving disposal details that included 50 percent of his share of band income to Austin, with a fourth going to his parents and a fourth to his sister. However, since the death of his mother and father, their shares reverted to Austin, while Bulsara continues to receive 25 percent.
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How much Freddie Mercury left to his family?

Miss Austin's share increased to 75 per cent after the death of Mercury's parents. He had also left her his 28-room $37million west London mansion, as well as the bulk of his $17million fortune - including his art collection and Louis XV furniture.
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What became of Freddie Mercury's sister?

Following Freddie's death, Jer and Bomi Bulsara moved up from London to Nottingham themselves. "After Freddie died, my parents felt they wanted to be closer to the family, and therefore moved to Nottingham," said Kashmira. Bomi died in 2003, at the age of 95.
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Who inherited Freddie Mercury money?

After his death on November 24, 1991, Freddie gave his home, 50 percent of his recording royalties and most of his wealth to Mary Austin, with the remainder going to his parents and sister. Mary was Freddie's closest friend throughout his life, and they were often seen out together before his illness.
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Here's Who Inherited Freddie Mercury's Fortune After He Died



Who lives in Freddie Mercury's house now?

11 fascinating facts about Freddie Mercury

The real-life Mary Austin still lives in the West London mansion where Freddie died from an AIDS-related illness in 1991.
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Did Jim Hutton get anything in Freddie's will?

In Freddie's final will and testament, Jim received £500,000 – the same as Joe and Peter. Undoubtedly, this was a large sum of money, especially in 1991, but it was dwarfed by what Freddie left Mary.
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Where is Freddie buried?

'Everyone knows Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in 1991 but it has remained a complete mystery as to where his ashes were finally laid to rest', one told the Daily Mirror.
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Did Freddie Mercury leave anything to his partner Jim?

How Much Money Did Freddie Mercury Leave Jim Hutton? The only thing shocking in this story is that he left the same amount, £500,000, for his PA, ex-boyfriend, and his boyfriend of seven years. Considering how much he loved Jim and that they lived together for seven years, everyone expected him to leave more.
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What happened to Jim Hutton after Freddie's death?

Three years after Freddie's death, Jim published a book about his time with the singer titled Mercury and Me. He worked as Freddie's gardener after moving into the singer's Kensington mansion, and preferred to stay away from the rock and roll lifestyle.
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What happened to Mary Freddie Mercury?

These days, Mary, 70, lives a quiet life in the London mansion Freddie left to her where Queen fans still make regular visits to pay their respects. She has been married twice but is now divorced. She shares two grown-up sons, Jamie and Richard, with one of her exes, Piers Cameron.
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Who is Freddie Mercury's nephew?

Freddie Mercury's mother Jer Bulsara, sister Kashmira Bulsara and nephew Jamal Zook | Queen freddie mercury, Freddie mercury, Queen photos.
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Did Freddie Mercury leave his money to Mary?

He left one quarter of his future earnings from Queen to his parents and another quarter to his sister. Apart from some minor bequests, everything else went to Mary. But Mary admitted not everyone was happy with this decision: "Some of the fans even told me I was only the keeper of the house.
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What was Freddie Mercury worth when he died?

At the time of his death, Freddie Mercury is said to have had a net worth of around £36 million ($50 million) (adjusted for inflation), according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Did Freddie Mercury's family accept him?

As Bohemian Rhapsody hinted, Freddie kept his family a little apart from his real life. In a frank and emotional interview in 2006, Jer spoke about her son, his legacy and his life – even the parts he kept from her. She also shared how selflessly devoted and caring he remained, even as he was dying.
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Are Freddie Mercury's ashes missing?

According to the Daily Mirror, the singer's longtime partner, Jim Hutton, said before his own death in 2010 that he believed that Freddie's ashes were buried at Mercury's home — but admitted it was a “riddle.” Nobody had noticed the plaque in Kensal Green Cemetery, the Daily Mirror reports, because staff did not know ...
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Did Freddie Mercury attend Princess Diana's funeral?

Freddie didn't go. He was more interested in being with friends backstage, talking with Elton John, hanging out with his people. His friends were always the most important to him."
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Why is Queen called himself?

“I thought up the name Queen early on. It couldn't have been King, it doesn't have the same ring or aura as Queen. It was a very regal name and it sounded splendid. It's strong, very universal, and immediate.
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Did Mary Austin kick out Jim Hutton?

After the singer's death, Austin took over Garden Lodge, reportedly kicking Hutton out, despite Hutton's claim that Mercury wanted him to stay there. He was devastated by her decision, he said.
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How rich is Brian May?

Brian May is an English musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter and astrophysicist who has a net worth of $210 million dollars.
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Does Mary Austin still own Freddie Mercury's house?

In his will, Freddie sensationally left Mary his entire fortune, plus his house and half of his future earnings from Queen. But there is also a "vesting period". Some fans were convinced this means Mary does not own the house, only holds it in trust for a limited period.
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Who owns Garden Lodge now?

Mary Austin and her family still reside in Garden Lodge, where the decor is apparently much the same as Freddie Mercury left it. Outside on the street, though it has been more than two decades since Mercury's death, Queen fans still leave letters, flowers, gifts, and graffiti to remember the singer.
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Who stole the show at Live Aid?

Do you do 'dry runs' before delivering an important new product or service? I call it doing the prep. The famous rock band Queen stole the show for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in 1985. The story of how Queen achieved this has become one of legend.
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