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Freddie Mercury’s secret child ‘revealed’ over 30 years after his death as she speaks out for the first time

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Published 10:23 24 May 2025 GMT+1

Freddie Mercury’s secret child ‘revealed’ over 30 years after his death as she speaks out for the first time

The bombshell claim was made in the upcoming biography 'Love, Freddie' after years of 'lies, speculation and distortion'

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

An upcoming biography about Queen singer Freddie Mercury has claimed the late musician had fathered a child prior to his death.

The 'Bohemian Rhapsody' singer passed away in November 1991 at the age of 45 after developing bronchial pneumonia, caused by AIDS.

Much is already known about the life and career of Mercury - who was born Farrokh Bulsara in Tanzania - thanks to numerous biographies and Rami Malek's 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

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However a new book about the singer's life has revealed a claim previously unknown to the public - that Mercury was the father to a secret daughter born in the 1970s.

The revelation is made in Lesley-Ann Jones' upcoming book Love, Freddie, scheduled to be released in September 2025, with excerpts published by MailOnline.

A new biography has claimed that Freddie Mercury fathered a secret daughter (Graham Wiltshire/Getty Images)
A new biography has claimed that Freddie Mercury fathered a secret daughter (Graham Wiltshire/Getty Images)

According to the book, the child was conceived accidentally in 1976 after Mercury had an affair with the wife of a close friend.

He remained a close part of his 'secret daughter's' life until his death 15 years later, allegedly leaving her 17 volumes of his personal journals which she has shared with Jones for the first time.

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The woman - who is referred to only as 'B' in the book - first approached Jones three years ago.

Her claim is revealed through a handwritten letter in one chapter of the book, which reads: "Freddie Mercury was and is my father. We had a very close and loving relationship from the moment I was born and throughout the final 15 years of his life.

"He adored me and was devoted to me. The circumstances of my birth may seem, by most people's standards, unusual and even outrageous. That should come as no surprise. It never detracted from his commitment to love and look after me. He cherished me like a treasured possession."

The claim is made in biography Love Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love, released on 5 September, 2025 (Armando Gallo/Getty Images)
The claim is made in biography Love Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love, released on 5 September, 2025 (Armando Gallo/Getty Images)

B, who is now 48, lives in Europe and works in medicine. She is also a mother herself.

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Until now her existence was known only by those who'd been closest to Mercury during his life and kept a closely guarded secret, the book claims.

Her reason for approaching Jones with the journals is also outlined in the book, saying that after 'more than three decades of lies, speculation and distortion' it was time to 'let Freddie speak'.

"That I choose to reveal myself in my own midlife is my decision and mine alone. I have not, at any point, been coerced into doing this," she explained.

"He entrusted his collection of private notebooks to me, his only child and his next of kin, the written record of his private thoughts, memories and feelings about everything he had experienced."

The revelation may come as a surprise to many of Mercury's fans, as the singer is often assumed to have been gay. However the singer had never publicly disclosed his sexuality and is believed to have had relationships with both men and women throughout his life – notably ex-fiancée Mary Austin, who inherited a significant portion of Mercury's estate after his death.

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Mercury is believed to have had relationships with both men and women, notably ex-fiancée and life-long friend Mary Austin (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Mercury is believed to have had relationships with both men and women, notably ex-fiancée and life-long friend Mary Austin (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

At first, Jones had reservations after being approached by B, telling MailOnline that her initial reaction was to 'doubt everything', however she is now 'absolutely sure she is not a fantasist'.

"No one could have faked all this.

"Why would she have worked with me for three-and-a half years, never demanding anything," Jones added.

Featured Image Credit: Steve Jennings/WireImage

Topics: Music, Freddie Mercury, Celebrity News

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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