“She bought back his memories 🕯💔” Freddie Mercury’s sister quietly spent $4 million to reclaim his most personal treasures—after they were put up for auction by the woman who inherited it all. The move has reignited old tensions, and the full emotional twist is in the article below 👇
Freddie Mercury’s younger sister, Kashmira Bulsara, went to great lengths to make sure her late brother’s cherished possessions stayed within the family. She quietly bought several of his personal items during an auction organized by Mary Austin, the woman who was once close to the Queen frontman and later inherited much of his estate.
Kashmira spent around $4 million to bring home special pieces that once belonged to Freddie. These included a waistcoat covered with photos of his beloved six cats, a vintage jukebox, pages of handwritten lyrics, a military-style jacket, a lamp, a Nike sweatshirt, and a unique ice bucket shaped like a cube.
Mary Austin, who had a long relationship with Freddie and was named the main beneficiary after his passing in 1991, recently decided to sell some of the rock icon’s possessions. When 73-year-old Kashmira found out about it, she was heartbroken and frustrated.
An insider revealed, “It was hard for Kashmira to see her brother’s private things being sold to strangers. She knows how much Freddie meant to people around the world, but she felt his items should have remained with those who truly loved him.”
Because the relationship between Mary Austin and Freddie’s family has been strained for years, Kashmira didn’t purchase the items directly. Instead, she arranged the purchases through third parties to keep her involvement private. She chose not to comment on the matter publicly.
This isn’t the first time Mary Austin has sold items from Freddie’s collection. However, she has said she donates part of the money raised to important causes, including the Mercury Phoenix Trust — a foundation started in Freddie’s name by his bandmates and manager — as well as the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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