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Mary Austin: Freddie Mercury Was Intimidating
1 Sep
Summary
- Austin found Mercury's confidence intimidating upon first meeting.
- She denies rumors Freddie Mercury fathered a secret daughter.
- Austin's memoir offers personal insights into Freddie Mercury.
Mary Austin, Freddie Mercury's lifelong confidante, has revealed her initial impression of the Queen frontman was one of intimidation due to his immense confidence. Meeting Mercury in 1970, Austin, who was already friends with Brian May, recalled feeling out of place due to Mercury's "bravado."
Their relationship evolved significantly over two decades, leading to Austin inheriting a substantial portion of Mercury's estate upon his death in 1991. She remains the sole keeper of the secret location of his ashes.
Austin has also addressed rumors claiming Mercury fathered a secret daughter with an unnamed woman in 1976. These claims surfaced recently in a book, though the alleged daughter passed away in January of this year.
Reinforcing previous statements, Austin reiterated that Mercury never informed her of having a child and that she finds the idea of him keeping such a secret astonishing.
