Freddie Mercury`s final resting place may have been discovered
A plaque seemingly dedicated to the late Queen singer - who died from complications caused by AIDS in 1991, aged 45 - has been found in Kensal Green Cemetery in west London following years of speculation about what happened to his ashes after he was cremated.
The dedication, which is located on a tall plinth along with other memorial plaques, refers to Zanzibar-born Freddie by his birth name, Farrokh Bulsara and matches the dates of his birth and death. The plaque is signed by `M.`, who is thought to be his former lover Mary Austin.
The plaque reads: "In loving memory of Farrokh Bulsara. 5 Sept. 1946 - 24 Nov. 1991. Pour Etre Toujours Pres De Toi Avec Tout Mon Amour."
The French words translate to: "Always to be close to you with all my love."
What became of Freddie`s remains following his death has been a mystery to fans, but it`s thought his ashes were given to Mary, who also inherited his £10 million home, Garden Lodge in Kensington, west London.
A Queen fan told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Everyone knows Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in 1991 but it has remained a complete mystery as to where his ashes were finally laid to rest.
"The discovery of this plaque is really exciting and may prove to be a major breakthrough."
Workers at the cemetery had no idea the plaque was in honour of the `Bohemian Rhapsody` singer, who changed his name after joining Queen in 1971, and it`s not known how long it has been there.
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