Freddie's Biography

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The refurbishing of the house took years - but when it was finally ready, Freddie moved in for a week-end to see how it felt. He never moved out. He lived there with his beloved cats, Oscar and Tiffany and his house became his sanctuary towards the end of his life, as he put the days of wild partying and high living behind him. By 1986, Freddie had abandoned his life of excess.
He wouldn't admit to the world he had Aids but people were beginning to suspect something was wrong. That year he said he was sick of touring but the truth was Freddie knew he was dying. He no longer had the strength to strut about the stage as though he was an immortal who would live forever. His public appearances became rarer as he became a recluse in his Kensington home. When he turned up at the studio for the recording of 'I'm Going Slightly Mad', it was obvious that Freddie was ill.
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