The woman believed to be the secret daughter of legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has died at the age of 48, her family has confirmed. Known only as 'B', she passed away following a long battle with a rare spinal cancer called chordoma.
Evidence in a Will: The Clue Freddie Knew
While Freddie Mercury never publicly acknowledged having a child during his lifetime, a significant clue suggests he was aware of her existence. This evidence comes from the will of his father, Bomi Bulsara.
Public records show that in 2001, two years before his death in 2003, Bomi amended his will to explicitly exclude any "illegitimate children" Freddie might have had. The will specified that only legitimate, legitimated, or adopted children would be provided for.
Legal experts point out that this amendment was made after the 1987 Family Law Reform Act, which granted children born to unmarried parents equal inheritance rights. This deliberate change is seen by many as a clear indication that the family was aware of a potential claimant.
A Life Revealed: The Daughter's Story
'B's' connection to the rock icon was revealed in 2025 ahead of the release of the book Love, Freddie by author and music journalist Lesley-Ann Jones. The daughter approached Jones, sharing her story and providing 17 volumes of Freddie's personal journals, which she said he gave her before his death in 1991.
In a handwritten letter for the book, 'B' wrote: "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."
According to the accounts, Freddie fathered the child following a brief liaison in 1976. The daughter was raised by a loving family but always knew the musician was her biological father. She worked as a healthcare professional in Europe and was a mother to two sons, aged nine and seven.
A Private Bond and a Public Legacy
Lesley-Ann Jones, who became a close friend of 'B', stated that the singer had a private nickname for his daughter, calling her 'Bibi' and his 'trésor' (French for treasure). Jones also claims that several Queen songs, including Don't Try So Hard and Bijou, were written about her.
The circle of those who knew the truth was reportedly very small, including Freddie's parents, his sister, his Queen bandmates, and his lifelong confidante Mary Austin.
A statement from 'B's' widower, Thomas, to the Daily Mail confirmed her peaceful passing, adding: "B is now with her beloved and loving father in the world of thoughts. Her ashes were scattered to the wind over the Alps."
Jones expressed her devastation, praising 'B's' mission to share the truth about her father's life. Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991, maintained extreme privacy about his personal life, only announcing his diagnosis the day before his death.
