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70-year-old Kashmira revealed what Freddie talked about in his final days, how he felt about watching old videos of himself performing and her father's reaction to his son's untimely death.

Freddie Mercury's sister Kashmira shares heartbreaking story from Queen star's final days

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Christmas number ones from Queen, Shakin' Stevens and Mr Blobby

Every Christmas number one single ever, ranked from worst to best

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Queen: We Will Rock You

Queen musical We Will Rock You is coming back to the West End 21 years after its debut

In his final ever filmed interview, Freddie Mercury wasn't his usual self.

Watch Freddie Mercury bravely face his final filmed interview despite secret diagnosis

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Queen's John Deacon performing

Queen: John Deacon's last public words at emotional 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

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Footage from the star's life behind closed doors has gradually become public over the years, yet a video of Freddie Mercury playing in the bath as he makes a hat from its bubbles – is a fan favourite.

Famously private Freddie Mercury sings in the bath as he larks around in adorable home video

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The head-banging scene in Wayne's World catapulted 'Bohemian Rhapsody' back to the top of the charts.

What Freddie Mercury thought of the Wayne's World scene that sparked Queen's revival

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Freddie Mercury sang next to an opera icon, but he was worried it'd be a "complete disaster."

Freddie Mercury feared one of his greatest songs was going to be a 'complete disaster'

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In the clip Freddie can be seen practising the traditional Hungarian folk song 'Tavaszi Szél Vizet Áraszt' that he will later sing live in front of 100,000 people at the Budapest concert.

Queen: Freddie Mercury and Brian May's private hotel jam session from 1986 is magnificent

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In a video that has now been watched over 24 million times, Angelina Jordan stuns the audience as she sings the moving song and prompting judge Howard Mandel to say: "I think this moment is going to change your life forever..."

Best TV audition of all time? Girl, 13, sings staggering original soul version of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

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Freddie's generosity was felt by his friends, like Elton John, even after his death.

Elton John recalls Freddie Mercury’s kindness and generosity, even as he faced death

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Eurovision star Sam Ryder is currently the nation's sweetheart, and a future Queen frontman?

Could Sam Ryder be a future Queen frontman after his incredible performance of ‘Somebody To Love’?

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The Queen frontman wowed millions of fans over his 25-year career and his vocals are still lauded as among the best of all time.

5 times Freddie Mercury proved he was the greatest performer that ever lived

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The former Queen frontman, who died in 1991, gave a stunning performance when he joined his ex-bandmates and Adam Lambert on stage in 2015.

When Freddie Mercury joined Adam Lambert for a spine-tingling duet of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 2015

A video of Queen filmed 36-years-ago documents the band's rehearsals in the days leading up to Live Aid in 1985..

Queen rehearse for famous Live Aid set in sensational behind-the-scenes video

Freddie Mercury, was famously and opening gay, however he had one women in his life who was more important to him that anyone else, Mary Austin. Pictured: The pair in 1985.

Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin: The insider's tale of their lifelong love story

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Freddie was last seen on stage with his Queen at the 1990 Brit Awards and had become increasingly reclusive ever since.

Remembering Freddie Mercury's brave public statement just 24 hours before his death

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The last confirmed image of Freddie Mercury has been revealed

Freddie Mercury's last ever photo revealed: Beautiful private image of the Queen star at home

Roger Taylor speaks out about his feelings towards ex-Queen bandmate John Deacon

Queen's Roger Taylor explains why John Deacon quit the band

Peter Freestone speaks about the twelve years he spent as Freddie Mercury's close friend and assistant from 1980 to the star's death in November 1991.

Freddie Mercury's death: Longtime assistant shares beautiful untold stories of the star's final days

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Brian May and 10cc's Graham Gouldman release brilliant new song to mark NASA telescope

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Adam Lambert belts out stunning performance of 'Nessun Dorma' live in Italy with Queen

The rehearsal video shows the band playing 'The Show Must Go On', and while Brian and Roger look excited to be back on stage, John Deacon is visibly withdrawn.

When Queen watched video of John Deacon's last gig: 'He looks desperately uncomfortable'

In a rare interview clip filmed in 1984, Freddie Mercury opens up about his and Michael Jackson's relationship and gives a rare insight into the latter's life at home.

Freddie Mercury discusses meeting Michael Jackson and friendship in rare interview clip

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John Deacon famously left Queen in 1997 after being 'traumatised' by Freddie Mercury's death and has lived a private life away from the spotlight for the last 25 years.

Will John Deacon ever rejoin Queen? Brian May reveals he's asked bassist to return

Friends of George Michael has spoken out about the impact the star had on their lives. (Clockwise from left: George Michael and Geri Halliwell, Elton John, Andrew Ridgeley, Brian May and Robbie Williams))

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Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury in 1984

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The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert saw the George Michael and Lisa Stansfield (top) join stars including David Bowie and Annie Lennox in celebrating the life of the Queen frontman.

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Freddie Mercury in 1964

First video of Freddie Mercury: Unearthed footage of the shy Queen star as a student in 1964

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