Freddie Mercury
British singer, songwriter, record producer and graphic designer (1946-1991).
Born September 5th, 1946 in Stone Town. [ref]
Died November 24th, 1991 at 45 years old in Garden Lodge, Kensington (bronchopneumonia). [ref]
Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman for the legendary rock band Queen, passed on November 24, 1991. He was 45. Mercury rose to fame in the 1970s when Queen's hit "Bohemian Rhapsody" made them an international sensation. Other Queen hits, such as "We Are the Champions" and "Another One Bites the Dust," cemented Mercury's place in the music world as an incomparable talent whose voice was instantly recognizable. He was known for his incredible vocal range, creative flash, high energy and theatrical stage performances. He was also a prolific songwriter who wrote nearly all of the band's greatest hits. A remarkable talent, Mercury leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable music. He will be immensely missed by the millions of fans he won over with his electrifying performances.
Death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be because death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life’s change agent, it clears out the old to make way for the new. Steve Jobs