The music world is mourning the loss of Bibi, the woman recently revealed to be Freddie Mercury’s long-rumored “secret daughter,” who has died at age 48 after a long battle with chordoma, a rare and aggressive spinal cancer. Known privately by Mercury as his “trésor,” the French word for “treasure,” her death comes just months after her identity was made public, adding a tragic final chapter to one of rock history’s most astonishing revelations.
Bibi’s existence stunned fans in 2025 following the release of Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love by biographer Lesley-Ann Jones. The book alleged that the Queen frontman fathered a child in 1976 with a close, married friend and kept her existence hidden for decades, sharing the truth only with a tightly controlled inner circle. The claim instantly reignited global fascination with Mercury’s private life and legacy.
Her family confirmed that Bibi passed away peacefully after years of medical treatment. Her husband, Thomas, said she left behind two young sons and described her death as the end of a long, exhausting fight. According to him, her ashes were scattered over the Alps in accordance with her final wishes, a quiet farewell far removed from the spotlight that followed her in life’s final year.
Jones, who worked closely with Bibi for four years, said the loss was deeply personal. She described Bibi as determined and selfless, driven by a desire to correct what she believed were decades of misinformation surrounding her father. Despite recurring illness, Jones said Bibi remained focused on ensuring Mercury’s story was told accurately, even as her health declined.
The biography claims Mercury gave Bibi 17 volumes of personal journals shortly before his death in 1991 from AIDS-related complications. According to Jones, those journals—and supporting DNA evidence—confirm Bibi was his biological daughter. She reportedly grew up attending his concerts, tracking Queen’s world tours on a globe he gifted her, and maintained a deeply private relationship with the singer, who affectionately called her his “little froggie.”
Jones has also claimed that several of Mercury’s later songs, including Bijou and Don’t Try So Hard, were inspired by his feelings for his daughter. While the book was praised by some fans for offering a more intimate portrait of the rock icon, it also sparked controversy within Mercury’s inner circle.
Mary Austin, Mercury’s former fiancée and one of the primary beneficiaries of his estate, publicly rejected the claims before the book’s release, saying she would have known if Mercury had a child and disputing the existence of personal journals. Jones later stated that Austin’s team attempted to block publication but ultimately took no legal action, adding fuel to the debate.
Five months after the book’s release, Bibi broke her silence in a deeply emotional statement, explaining why she had remained hidden for nearly 30 years. She said she never wanted to share her father with the world and struggled to grieve privately while Mercury became a global symbol after his death. As a teenager, she said, mourning him while millions mourned “Freddie Mercury” was overwhelming.
She explained that protecting her family was the reason for her long silence, adding that speaking out earlier was never an option. Before her death, the family reportedly considered releasing photographs of Bibi with Mercury to further substantiate the claims, a step that may yet happen as debate around her story continues.
With her passing, the mystery surrounding Freddie Mercury’s private life has taken on a more somber tone. What was once a sensational revelation now stands as a reminder of a hidden bond—and a daughter who spent most of her life protecting it.
