Freddie Mercury's Alleged 'Secret Daughter' Dies at 48 After Battle with Rare Cancer
A woman known publicly as 'Bibi', who claimed to be the secret daughter of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, has died at the age of 48 after a prolonged battle with chordoma, a rare spinal cancer. Her husband, Thomas, confirmed her passing, stating that she died "peacefully" and is survived by their two sons, aged nine and seven. He added, "B is now with her beloved and loving father in the world of thoughts. Her ashes were scattered to the wind over the Alps." (ndtv.com)
Bibi's existence was first brought to public attention in May 2025 through the biography Love, Freddie by author Lesley-Ann Jones. The book alleged that Bibi was conceived in 1976 during an affair between Mercury and the wife of a close friend. According to the biography, Mercury maintained a close relationship with Bibi until his death in 1991, entrusting her with 17 volumes of his personal journals. (theguardian.com)
The claims of Bibi's parentage have been met with skepticism from some members of Mercury's inner circle. Mary Austin, Mercury's close friend and former partner, expressed doubt, stating she had no knowledge of a secret child and found the story "implausible and deeply sad." (theguardian.com)
Author Lesley-Ann Jones, who worked closely with Bibi on the biography, expressed her devastation at Bibi's passing, noting that Bibi was committed to sharing her story to challenge misconceptions about Mercury's life. Jones stated, "She was very ill throughout the four years that we worked together. But she was on a mission. She put herself and her own needs last." (nme.com)
The revelation of Bibi's existence and her subsequent death have reignited discussions about Freddie Mercury's private life, adding a new chapter to the complex legacy of the legendary musician.