Freddie Mercury and Elton John are true icons, stamping their mark on music and the world with remarkable careers. Both hitmakers of the 1970s and beyond, it seemed natural that the two meet on more than one occasion.
That they became such close pals was a match made in showbiz heaven - two larger than life characters, beloved by millions, came together in a friendship that lasted across decades.
Freddie tragically died in 1991, after a secret battle with Aids, only telling the world of his medical status hours before his final breath.
Recent revelations by Elton, now 73, have given fans a glimpse into the relationship that became so strong that he was one of the few people Freddie allowed to see him as he lay dying.
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