It will be titled Freddie Mercury: A Life in Ten Pictures the new episodic series on the life of the historian frontman of the Queen. Made in close contact with David Wigg, a friend of the singer and the only journalist the artist trusted blindly, will air on the BBC. The journalist in the documentary says he was one of the few who could discuss his illness, AIDS, with Freddie: he explained that when he asked questions on this topic, the answer was: “David, you are my friend and I want to tell you the things as they are, but you don’t have to write it in your article “.
In fact, it is said that the historic singer was aware of his condition as early as ’87 but that he kept it hidden as much as possible from the press, even if, when he made his last television appearance at the Brits Awards in ’90, it was already clear to all who had health problems. The news was announced to the general public exactly one day before the death of the rock icon, which occurred on November 24, 1991.
Even the photographer Richard Young, a close friend of the singer, honored his stubbornness and his willingness to heal: “Freddie faced the disease with great dignity and a sense of humor,” he said, “At no time did he want to feel he was in a desperate situation.”
Among those who have been by his side until the last day there is also Elton John, one of the greatest exponents of contemporary pop: “He couldn’t get out of bed anymore, but he was still Freddie, irreverent, witty and more determined than ever to let nothing stop him from being himself” Elton said, “He looked at me and said,” You heard the Ms. Bowie’s latest album, my dear? Do you think she’s doing well? ” It was incredible, absolutely extraordinary. “