Freddie Mercury died from bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on November 24, 1991, at his home in Kensington, London, at the age of 45.

Diagnosis Timeline

He tested positive for HIV in 1987, though symptoms may have appeared as early as 1982. Mercury publicly confirmed his AIDS diagnosis on November 23, 1991, just one day before his death.

Final Days

In his last weeks, Mercury stopped medications to live more normally and became bedridden, with loved ones like partner Jim Hutton and friend Mary Austin by his side. He passed peacefully that evening, surrounded by close friends including Dave Clark.