Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter famous for his role as the lead singer of the popular English rock band Queen.

Mercury, known for his flamboyant stage demeanor and four-octave vocal range, bucked rock singer traditions with his theatrical manner.

Were Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin married?

Mercury and Austin never tied the knot even though they were romantically involved for several years. The rock n roll superstar and Austin broke up when he finally admitted to her that he was gay.

His sexuality had always been a subject of controversy in the media. He did not feel comfortable telling anyone about his sexuality so he got into a relationship with Austin to shut people up for good.

Even though they ended the relationship when he came clean to Austin, they remained fast friends after that. Mercury became godfather to her first born son when she got married.

He willed one of his luxurious apartments to Austin before he passed away. According to him all things being equal she should have been his wife and that apartment would have been hers anyway.

Source: Ghanafuo.com