Freddie Mercury's Cause of Death
Freddie Mercury died on November 24, 1991, from bronchopneumonia resulting from AIDS. He publicly announced his diagnosis just one day before his death.
How Did Queen Continue After Mercury's Death
The surviving members, Brian May and Roger Taylor, continued performing under the Queen name. They have released new music and toured with vocalists Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert.
Legacy and Public Record
Mercury's death raised global awareness of AIDS. His final studio album, "Made in Heaven," was completed posthumously and released in 1995. For more details, see the Freddie Mercury biography.
