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Singer Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) of British rock band Queen with his friend Mary Austin at the Ivor Novello Awards, held by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors at Grosvenor House, London, 15th April 1987. Freddie is holding his award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Singer Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) of British rock band Queen with his friend Mary Austin at the Ivor Novello Awards, held by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors at Grosvenor House, London, 15th April 1987. Freddie is holding his award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)