Freddie Mercury reveals the one beautiful thing he wanted but could never have
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He had it all. Fame, fortune, adoring fans, extraordinary chart success and the respect of his peers. Freddie even found peace with his sexuality and love with a man before the end, spending his final years with Jim Hutton. He also had his lifelong friend and great love, Mary Austin, by his side through it all. But there was one thing he didn’t have, and he admitted “it will never happen” before adding “maybe in a couple of years.” Except, the years ran out.