So, how do you avoid falling for the next “Secret Mercury Child” headline? Here are three easy tips for your daily scroll.
Check the source. If the story appears on a site that also covers alien abductions and celebrity ghost sightings, treat it like a fun fiction. Stick to biographies by Lesley-Ann Jones or official band materials.
Look for secondary confirmation. Did Brian May or Roger Taylor ever mention a daughter? They haven’t. If a story lacks a quote from a living band member or a verified friend, it’s likely a fantasy.
Remember the will. Freddie’s last will and testament is public record. He left the bulk of his estate to Mary Austin, his parents, and his sister. There is no mention of a child. Wills don’t lie.
