@famefiles31: Freddie Mercury's Final Gift to Mary Austin Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin had a relationship that went far beyond romance. After Freddie told Mary about his sexuality in 1976, their romantic relationship ended—but their friendship remained incredibly close for the rest of his life. Freddie even became the godfather of Mary’s first son, Richard. And when Freddie died in 1991, he left Mary his beloved London home, Garden Lodge, along with a significant portion of his estate. Their story is one of the most remarkable friendships in music history. ❤️ Did you know how close Freddie and Mary remained? #FreddieMercury #Queen #MusicHistory #reels