A startling new biography set to release on September 5, 2025, has rocked the rock music world with claims that Queen’s legendary frontman Freddie Mercury fathered a secret daughter in 1976. The book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love by biographer Lesley-Ann Jones introduces “B,” a 48-year-old woman who asserts she is Mercury’s child from an affair with the wife of a close friend. According to the biography, Mercury learned of the pregnancy shortly after Queen’s release of You’re My Best Friend and maintained a close, loving relationship with B until his death in 1991. B, now a medical professional and mother herself, also claims to have been entrusted with Mercury’s personal journals covering his life in the years before his passing.

The Claim and Its Contents

The biography reveals that Mercury not only acknowledged B but also regularly visited her, had a room in her family home, and called daily. The journals she received reportedly contain intimate insights into Mercury’s thoughts and experiences, shared with biographer Jones after decades of secrecy. Jones, who spent over three years working with B, insists on the story’s authenticity, citing private DNA and legal verifications. She emphasizes that B seeks no financial gain or publicity, but wishes to correct decades of misinformation about Mercury’s life.
The book further alleges that Mercury’s inner circle-including his Queen bandmates-were aware of B’s existence for nearly 50 years but remained silent out of loyalty.

Brian May’s Skeptical Response

However, the claim appears to have taken Brian May by surprise. In an interview relayed by his wife, actress Anita Dobson, May’s reaction was succinct and skeptical. Upon hearing of the daughter, Dobson said she was shocked and asked May if he knew about her. May’s terse four-word reply: “Do you believe this?”

Dobson expressed doubts, calling the story potentially “fake news,” questioning how such a secret could remain hidden given Mercury’s global fame. “If he does have one, where is she-step forward,” she said, noting that while unknown children might be possible for many, Mercury’s iconic stature makes the claim seem unlikely.

Legacy and Controversy

May and Dobson have not issued direct public statements confirming or denying the existence of B, reflecting a protective stance over Mercury’s legacy amid persistent rumors about his private life. Freddie Mercury, openly gay and well-known for his relationships with men, including his long-term partner Jim Hutton, has been the subject of numerous posthumous speculations, but this new paternity claim introduces an unexpected and complex layer.

Awaiting Public Judgment

As Love, Freddie prepares for release, fans and critics remain divided. Some express intrigue over the potential revelations in Mercury’s journals, while others view the story as sensationalism. Jones remains steadfast, defending the book’s evidence-based narrative.

Whether this claim will reshape public understanding of Freddie Mercury’s life or fade into controversy remains uncertain. Yet, Brian May’s concise, skeptical response underscores the band’s enduring loyalty to Mercury’s memory-and their caution toward new, posthumous claims.