Mary Austin. In December 1976, Mercury told Austin of his
sexuality, which ended their romantic relationship. Mercury moved out of the flat they shared and bought Austin a place of her own nearby. They remained close friends through the years, with Mercury often referring to her as his only true friend. In a 1985 interview, Mercury said of Austin, "The only friend I've got is Mary, and I don't want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that's enough for me." He also wrote several songs about Austin, the most notable of which is "Love of My Life".
Freddie Mercury and his love for all his life
