Freddie Mercury - 30 years ago the music world lost one of its biggest icons

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It was 30 years ago that the music world lost one of its biggest icons Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, died due to complications from AIDS on the 24th of November 1991. He was 45. He may be gone, but he's certainly not forgotten. In the years since his death - the film Bohemian Rhapsody and the musical We Will Rock You have helped introduce his songs to new generations of fans. A new documentary, "Freddie Mercury: The Final Act" - airs on BBC2 Sunday 28th November at 9pm. Here's a reminder of the genius of Freddie Mercury from DJ Paul Gambaccini, Queen guitarist Brian May, Sir Elton John - and the man himself.