Queen's surviving band members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon are in advanced talks with Freddie Mercury's estate to sell their rights for an eye-watering sum.

Queen reportedly closing on $1.2 billion sale of their music catalogue

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In an old Interview with the Queen star, Brian May opens up about his last conversation with Freddie Mercury on his death bed, and it's absolutely beautiful.

Brian May recalls Freddie Mercury's last conversation before his death: 'I'm so happy you're here'

The 32-year-old singer songwriter regularly uploads videos of himself singing hits by bands like the Beatles, and yet has gone relatively unnoticed that his dad is one of the founding members of Queen.

Queen: John Deacon's lookalike son sings and plays guitar just like his famous dad in stunning video

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At the Royal Albert Hall in 1985, legendary Queen frontman 'married' Bond girl Jane Seymour.

When Freddie Mercury 'married' Bond girl Jane Seymour with George Michael, Madonna and others watching on

(Left) Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury pictured together in the 1980s, (Right) Mary pictured at Freddie's funeral in 1991.

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Roger Taylor sparked an outpouring of love from Queen fans when he posted a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate, Freddie Mercury.

Freddie Mercury fans flood Roger Taylor with messages after he posts emotional tribute to late Queen star

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Queen's Brian May has spoken out about the Freddie Mercury auction that has taken the world by storm – and it seems that not everyone is happy with the sale.

Queen’s Brian May breaks silence on Freddie Mercury auction: 'Too sad' to think about

The piano and life's possessions of Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury have gone to auctioned and fetched prices in their millions.

Freddie Mercury auction: Queen legend's piano and life's possessions sell for huge sums

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Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and the enduring love he had for his best friend and 'soulmate', Mary Austin, has become one of the most famous – an unusual – love stories in British musical history.

Freddie Mercury: Mary Austin breaks silence on relationship with Queen star - 'He was a romantic'

Mary Austin has made the unprecedented decision to sell Freddie Mercury's most prized possessions in an auction estimated to make over £6 million.

Freddie Mercury auction: Why is Mary Austin selling star's items? Ex-fiancée explains decision

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