Freddie Mercury

Full Name: Freddie Mercury [Farrokh Bulsara]
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Profession: Singer-Songwriter
Why Famous: Freddie Mercury was the frontman for the British rock band Queen, and one of their principal songwriters for such hits as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We are the Champions".

Born of Parsi descent, Mercury was famously flamboyant on stage and known for his vocal range.

Mercury died of complications from Aids, at a time when much stigma was attached to the disease and only confirmed he had contracted the disease a day before his death.

Born: September 5, 1946
Birthplace: Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar (now Tanzania)

Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: November 24, 1991 (aged 45)
Cause of Death: Complications from AIDS