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Freddie Mercury's 'Secret' Daughter Dies at 48

Published January 15, 2026, 13:22
Freddie Mercury's 'Secret' Daughter Dies at 48

Freddie Mercury's 'secret' daughter, known as 'Bibi', has died at the age of 48 after a battle with a rare form of spinal cancer. Her existence was revealed in the book 'Love, Freddie' and was reportedly kept secret for many years. Mercury called her his 'treasure' and is said to have been inspired by her for certain Queen songs, such as 'Bijou' and 'Don't Try So Hard'. Bibi's family announced that her ashes were scattered in the Alps. The book's author, Lesley-Ann Jones, expressed her sadness at the loss and highlighted Bibi's desire to reveal the truth about her relationship with her father.