Posted @withregram • @amfar #OnThisDate, iconic singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury passed away from #AIDS-related complications at the age of 45. Despite scrutiny from the media, he kept his status private until he disclosed publicly the day before his death: “Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with me, my doctors, and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease.” Mercury’s legacy lives on via the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an AIDS charity founded by the remaining members of Queen. #RIPFreddieMercury #CureAIDS https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_gzaZnsnJ/?igshid=mpkon02dw9hp