13h 2min, nov 23, 1991 y - Mercury called on Queen's manager, Jim Beach, to discuss a public issue. The following day, the following announcement was made on behalf of the singer
Following the enormous conjecture of the press of the last two weeks, it is my desire to confirm that I suffer from AIDS. I felt it was right to keep this information private until the day of the date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come for my friends and followers to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join me an