Did Freddie Mercury know he was ill before Live Aid?

Did Freddie Mercury know he was ill before Live Aid?

Freddie wasn’t diagnosed as HIV positive before Live Aid In fact, Mercury didn’t find out he was HIV-positive until April 1987, according to his partner Jim Hutton.

When did Freddie Mercury start showing symptoms?

It was November 24th, 1991. Mercury knew to be HIV-positive since 1987, later on he started to show the first symptoms of AIDS syndrome. The Queen members were made aware of it only in 1989 when, because of that, they decided to quit the album tour The Miracle.

What were Freddie Mercury’s last words?

Mercury’s partner Hutton, who by this time was acting as his carer, said his final words to him were “Pee, pee.” According to Mary Austin, Freddie’s ex-girlfriend, some of the last words Freddie said to her were about his deteriorating appearance.

Who turned down Live Aid?

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. These four outlaw country music icons had joined forces in 1984 to form the supergroup The Highwaymen. Their debut album came out just a few months before Live Aid, and none of the quartet appeared at either show..

Who was with Freddie Mercury when he died?

Freddie Mercury died 30 years ago after a brave battle against AIDS and one person who was by his side when he passed away was his forever friend, Mary Austin.

Did Queen Attend Freddie Mercury funeral?

Fellow Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon attended the funeral along with pop stars Elton John and Anita Dobson.