His incredible voice continues to live on, even though he left this world over 30 years ago.
Before his death, Freddie had only one thought and one wish for the love of his life: Mary Austin. Only Freddie’s former partner knew in advance where the icon’s final resting place would be.
Mary Austin became not only the love of Freddie’s life but also his best friend. They were engaged but ended their romantic relationship in 1976. They remained good friends until Freddie’s death in 1991.
In the final dark years of Freddie’s life, Mary’s support became crucial. Freddie’s former partner faithfully visited her best friend and supported him until the end.
Freddie Mercury often spoke about his good relationship with Mary and how she was the only one who knew him better than anyone else. After Freddie’s death, he entrusted his former love with not just his estate and money.
After the funeral, it was revealed that Freddie had been cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery. Later, doubts arose about where his ashes were placed.
The fact is, after the cremation, Mary took Freddie’s ashes to bury them in a secret location, according to his wishes. Even his family did not know where Freddie wanted to be buried.
“One day after Sunday lunch, he suddenly told me, ‘I know exactly where you’ll bury me. But no one should know because I don’t want to be dug up.’ Those were his exact words: ‘I just want to rest in peace,’” Mary said.
“One morning, I secretly left the house with the urn. It was an ordinary day, so his staff didn’t suspect anything—because they love to gossip. They just can’t help it. But no one will ever know where he’s buried because that was his wish.
“He didn’t want anyone to dig him up, as has happened with some celebrities. Fans can be obsessed. He wanted it to remain a secret, and it will.”
