For over three decades, the world has celebrated Freddie Mercury as a musical legend.
But behind all the tributes and memories, one woman has lived in the shadows—carrying not just the pain of his loss, but also the burden of keeping her identity hidden.
Now, she’s stepping forward with her truth.
“I Didn’t Want to Share My Dad With the World”
In a deeply emotional statement, a woman known only as B has opened up ahead of the release of a new book about her life with Freddie Mercury—her father.
“I didn’t want to share my Dad with the whole world,” she confesses in the book Love, Freddie, which is set to hit shelves in September.
Losing a parent is always hard. But losing a father as famous—and as mythologized—as Freddie Mercury, is a very particular kind of grief.
“I cried and mourned my Dad,” she says, “while fans all around the world mourned Freddie.
When you are 15 years old, it’s not easy.”
Growing Up Without Him Was the Hardest Part
B reflects on how she had to grow up and build a life without her father’s presence, missing out on all the milestones most people take for granted.
“For 30 years, I had to build my life and family without him,” she says, “and accept that he wouldn’t be there to share the happy moments with us.”
As the world continued to tell and retell Freddie Mercury’s story through documentaries, films, and interviews, B says she held on to her own quiet version—one she kept just for herself and her family.
“How could I have spoken before?” she asks.
Shock and Hurt Over Mary Austin’s Reported Doubts
B has now decided to break her silence, partly in response to claims that Mary Austin—Mercury’s longtime confidante and former fiancée—has denied knowing of her existence.
Mary, who famously inherited much of Freddie’s estate and has long kept out of the spotlight, reportedly cast doubt on B’s story in a Sunday newspaper interview.
This hit B hard. “I am devastated by Mary Austin’s alleged response,” she said.
“She hasn’t even read the book, and yet she apparently makes this statement. I don’t understand why.”
The Story Behind the Secret: A Love Affair in 1976
According to the book, Freddie’s daughter was born after a brief affair with the wife of one of his close friends in 1976, just a year after Bohemian Rhapsody had taken the world by storm.
While the public has long embraced Mercury as an openly gay icon, B’s story adds a new and deeply personal layer to his private life.
Despite his fame and flamboyant public persona, Freddie had close, significant relationships with women—including, of course, Mary Austin.
But this other relationship—the one that led to the birth of his daughter—was something he kept carefully under wraps.
A Father’s Love Hidden From the World
In the first chapter of Love, Freddie, readers find a handwritten letter in which B says: “Freddie Mercury was and is my father.
We had a very close and loving relationship from the moment I was born and throughout the final 15 years of his life.”
She remembers how he adored her, describing their bond as deep and devoted.
“He cherished me like a treasured possession,” she writes.
Why She Chose to Speak Now — And With Whom
B says the decision to tell her story was hers alone. After decades of silence, she reached out to author and journalist Lesley-Ann Jones.
“The reasons and circumstances that led me to contact her, and why her, are explained in the book,” B explains.
She also firmly defends the writer from accusations of exploitation: “It’s not just about defending her, it’s about defending myself.”
B says she worked closely with Jones, even asking her to remove certain personal details from the manuscript—and those requests were always respected.
“I personally approved the final version for publication,” she says, calling Jones “attentive, patient and caring.”
The Unseen Loss That Lingers
While fans remember the Freddie Mercury who lit up stages and recording studios, B grieves the man she called Dad—the man who wasn’t there for birthdays, holidays, and heartfelt conversations.
“These years have been about all the things we were not able to do together,” she says.
“The laughter we couldn’t share. The games we couldn’t play. The moments and time we never got to enjoy.”
The Book That Could Change How We See Freddie
Love, Freddie is shaping up to be more than just another celebrity biography.
It’s a daughter’s heartfelt attempt to tell her truth—and to add a more intimate, human perspective to the life of one of music’s most iconic figures.
While it may challenge the way many people view Freddie Mercury, B’s message is clear: behind the star was a man who was also a father.
And for the first time, she’s ready to share what that meant to her.