Anita Dobson, wife of Queen guitarist Brian May, has revealed the couple’s surprise upon learning of a shocking new claim about Freddie Mercury. In a new biography titled Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love, it is alleged that Mercury fathered a daughter during an affair with a friend’s wife in 1976.
Dobson recounted her reaction to The Mirror, saying she immediately questioned the claim, and May himself responded with disbelief. Dobson emphasized the implausibility of such a revelation going unnoticed for decades, especially considering Mercury’s highly public persona and the close-knit nature of Queen’s inner circle.
Doubts Arise as Alleged Daughter Reveals Diaries and Lifelong Bond with Mercury
Despite the biography’s claims, neither Dobson nor May had ever heard of such a child before. Dobson expressed skepticism, suggesting that the story might be “fake news,” and challenged the supposed daughter to “step forward.” Her reaction reflects the disbelief shared by many fans and insiders, given Mercury’s well-documented lifestyle and the loyalty of those around him.
Still, the persistent rumors—and now the woman’s cooperation with a respected biographer—have made the story difficult to dismiss outright.
Anita Dobson and Brian May React with Shock as New Biography Claims Freddie Mercury Fathered Secret DaughterKnown only as “B,” the woman at the center of the claim asserts she had a close relationship with Mercury throughout his life. According to the biography, Mercury gave her 17 volumes of personal journals that he began writing in June 1976 upon learning of the pregnancy.
These diaries were kept secret until recently, when B decided to share their contents with author Lesley-Ann Jones. The journals reportedly document Mercury’s deep affection for her, describing her as “cherished” and expressing his commitment to her well-being despite the unconventional nature of her birth.
Biographer Convinced by Decades of Silence, Evidence, and Lack of Personal Gain
Biographer Lesley-Ann Jones admitted she was initially skeptical of B’s story but became convinced of its authenticity after years of collaboration. Jones stated that B never sought money, fame, or recognition—traits uncommon in individuals fabricating stories for attention.
She also revealed that B was made wealthy not through Mercury’s will but via a separate, legal arrangement facilitated by Mercury and her stepfather. This financial independence, along with her lengthy cooperation and the detailed diaries, persuaded Jones of the story’s legitimacy.
B explained that her decision to come forward now was prompted by decades of secrecy, speculation, and misrepresentation. In a letter included in the biography, she asserted her choice to reveal herself was entirely her own and not influenced by others.
She emphasized that Mercury had trusted her with his most personal thoughts, memories, and emotions, entrusting her with the only known copies of his private journals. Her emergence, after years of silence, adds a poignant and controversial chapter to Mercury’s already complex legacy.