The history of one pair: Jim Hatton and Freddie Mercury

It is still not customary to discuss loudly not very typical love stories. Many consider same-sex couples to be blunt, stupid, perverse, but the fact remains that such people were, are and will be. So why condemn? Especially since among them there are people who have left a trace in history, music and culture. For example, Freddie Mercury and his last known partner, Jim Hutton.

After the curtain

As it always happens, the dirty details of this man's life surfaced after his death. It took only three days, and the entire audience thought that Jim Hatton died of AIDS, although doctors did not mention the exact disease, but they mentioned that smoking was the reason. Surprisingly little accurate, confirmed information about Jim. He was a quiet person, no matter what the media said about him. Maybe it was this trait that brought him closer to Mercury. Tom also did not like the close attention of the press. The musician rarely gave interviews and kept a private life in relative secrecy.

Introduction

The first meeting took place in the bar, in 1984. Already known at the time, Freddie Mercury offered Hatton a drink. Then a conversation ensued. Hatton first did not recognize the musician and therefore communicated without much enthusiasm. After the first meeting, the potential couple parted for a year and a half to meet in the same bar after a while! There, the spark had already run, and after a short time Jim Hutton moved to Mercury. The next two years they lived together, and then in their life came a black period, came the real plague of homosexuals - AIDS. In 1987, he was found in Freddie. He immediately suggested to the partner to part, saying that he would understand his departure and take it. But Hatton was adamant. He said that he loves and will not go anywhere. Until the death of Mercury, Jim Hatton took care of him, showed all possible care, was close and supported. His beloved Hatton survived more than 10 years.

Environment

Rumor has it that Freddie Mercury was a lecherous man and paid for promiscuity. Is it so? Perhaps he was looking for love? In the life of the musician there were few really close people, he chose the environment meticulously. Jim Hatton and Freddie Mercury were together for six years, most of this time was difficult for Hatton because of the boyfriend's illness. Even in the life of the musician was Peter Freestone, whom he considered the closest friend. And, of course, Mary Austin, who was Freddie's girl seven years before the change of orientation. To it he devoted many songs and kept tender feelings for the rest of his life. Surprisingly, there are sources that disprove the very existence of these people! Particularly violent criticism of the memoirs of people talking about their closeness to the rock star.

Farewell to the Epoch

The funeral of Jim Hatton took place in Ireland. The media did not miss the opportunity to recall the proximity of Jim and Freddie. The latter left Hutton a tidy sum and land in the city of Carlow, in Jim's homeland. Despite the fact that Jim, too, was diagnosed with HIV infection in 1990, he died for another reason. By the way, it is because of this infection that Hatton is sometimes called the Mercury killer, because the singer announced his diagnosis a few days before his death in 1991.

Until now, the circumstances of the death of the musician are shrouded in mystery. Sometimes it is possible to find information that Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia caused by AIDS. In 1987, an article appeared about Mercury and the Queen band, where the musician appeared as the organizer of sexual orgies and cocaine parties. After some time, Freddie made a refutation, saying that now he has come to his senses, tied up with the old way of life, checked for AIDS and he is clean. Many believe that the symbol of change was Jim Hutton. The cause of death of the latter was provoked by constant smoking. Hatton died of cancer, not surviving a few days before the 61st birthday.

For descendants

The history of Hatton and Mercury continues to remain mysterious, although in 1994 Jim Hutton's book "Mercury and Me" was published, which really shocked the public with frankness. Would a truly loving person show off such savory details of bed scenes? Is it possible to believe the photographs presented here in abundance? All over the world, the publication was opposed by fans who initially questioned Hatton's closeness to the idol of the generation. But a large glossy book uniquely evokes interest, so few people pay attention to a number of inconsistencies, which are meticulously searched by followers and fans. Restrained smiles in them cause photographs that are contrary to the laws of physics.

Myth or the truth?

Hatton's various sources are called a gardener, then a hairdresser, then just a boy in errands. Perhaps he was, but after all, Hutton himself in his book does not deny that he sincerely worshiped Freddie and wanted to make his life easier. Mercury introduced Hatton to the circle of his friends and literally gave him a big world, took with him on tour and even called his "husband" in tight circles. It is said that Freddie wore the wedding ring that Hatton gave him. Other members of the Queen group reacted to such escapades quite calmly, as they saw that Hatton acts on Mercury positively and soothes him during periods of deterioration in his health.

After Mercury's death, Hatton did not pay attention to the press, considering him a "passing" person in the life of a star, but over the years the situation has changed. The death of Hatton and his relationship to the end of his life to Mercury seemed very touching to the audience and, perhaps, only now another viewpoints about their history are formed-not only the history of sodomy, but also love that failed to destroy money, fame, attention, illness, and even death.