On May 24, 2025, The Daily Mail reported on a new biography, Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love by Lesley-Ann Jones, which claims that Queen frontman Freddie Mercury had a secret daughter, identified only as “B,” born in 1976. The book suggests a clue in Mercury’s father’s will may indicate his family’s awareness of her existence, sparking intrigue among fans and biographers.
The biography, set for release on September 5, 2025, states that Mercury fathered a daughter with the wife of a close friend after a brief affair. Now 48 and a medical professional in Europe, “B” claims a close relationship with Mercury, who gifted her 17 volumes of his private diaries before his death in 1991. She writes, “Freddie Mercury was and is my father,” detailing their bond, per The Daily Mail. The book suggests Mercury’s father, Bomi Bulsara, included provisions in his will that may have acknowledged her, known only to Mercury’s inner circle, including his parents, sister, Queen bandmates, and ex-fiancée Mary Austin.
Is clue buried in his father's will proof that Freddie Mercury's family knew he had a secret daughter? https://t.co/VtThzamtUl
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 23, 2025Jones, initially sceptical, was convinced by “B”’s evidence, including photos, cards, and bank statements, stating, “No one could have faked all this.” However, Mercury’s close friend Mary Austin, in an August 2025 Sunday Times interview, denied knowledge of a daughter or diaries, calling the claim “astonishing.” Queen’s Brian May and Anita Dobson also questioned its validity, with Dobson labelling it “fake news,” per The Mirror.
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The claim, based on Mercury’s diaries, suggests he maintained regular contact with “B,” who knew from childhood that he was her father. The biography’s release coincides with renewed interest in Mercury, fueled by Queen’s 2025 tour and the Release of the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Critics argue the lack of concrete evidence, like a DNA test, leaves room for doubt, while supporters note “B”’s disinterest in fame or money lends credibility.
If true, the revelation reshapes Mercury’s legacy, highlighting a private side of the rock icon who died at 45. The clue in his father’s will, though not publicly detailed, adds intrigue to the ongoing debate. As Love, Freddie nears release, fans await further insights into Mercury’s life, with the claim sparking discussions about privacy and family secrets.
