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In his Last Will, Freddie Mercury left the vast majority of his wealth, including his home and recording royalties, to Mary Austin, and the remainder to his parents and sister.

Mary Austin continues to live at Mercury’s home, Garden Lodge, Kensington, with her family.

Last Wills – Freddie Mercury – Bio

Born September 5, 1946 – Died November 24, 1991
British Singer/Songwriter/Record Producer/Lead Vocalist and Co-Principal Songwriter of the rock band Queen.

Last Wills – Freddie Mercury – Mary Austin

In the early 1970s Mercury had a long-term relationship with Mary Austin, whom he had met through guitarist Brian May. He lived with Austin for several years in West Kensington.

By the mid-1970s, however, the singer had begun an affair with a male American record executive at Elektra Records, which ultimately resulted in the end of his relationship with Austin.

Mercury and Austin nevertheless remained close friends through the years, with Mercury often referring to her as his only true friend.

In a 1985 interview, Mercury said of Austin, “All my lovers asked me why they couldn’t replace Mary [Austin], but it’s simply impossible. The only friend I’ve got is Mary and I don’t want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that’s enough for me.”

Last Wills – Freddie Mercury – “Love of my Life”

Freddie Mercury also wrote several songs about Mary Austin, the most notable of which is “Love of My Life”.

Introduced during the “News of the World” Tour in 1977, “Love of My Life” was a concert favorite.

Queen – Love of My Life (Live at Wembley -1986)

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In his Last Will, Harry Houdini left ten (10) random words to his wife.

Houdini stated in his Last Will that his widow should hold a séance every Halloween following his death and that he would communicate with her through those ten (10) words.

Last Wills – Harry Houdini – Bio

Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz)
Hungarian-born American Magician, Escapologist
Died October 31, 1926

Last Wills – Harry Houdini – Note

After his passing, his wife held such séances every year for 10 years, eventually stopping since Houdini did not make his presence known.

On October 31, 1936, Houdini’s widow held the “Final Houdini Séance” atop of the roof of The Knickerbocker Hotel in Hollywood, California.

A recording of the séance was made and issued as a record album.

Andy Warhol’s Last Will and Testament left his entire estate for the creation of a foundation dedicated to the “advancement of the visual arts”.

Last Wills – Andy Warhol – Bio

Andy Warhol
Born August 6, 1928 – Died February 22, 1987
American Painter, Printmaker, Filmmaker

Last Wills – Andy Warhol – Note

Andy Warhol had so many possessions that it took Sotheby’s Auction House nine days to auction his the possessions of his estate after his death.

The auction proceeds from his estate sale grossed more than twenty-million dollars ($20,000,000.00).

“Not unmindful of my son John, I give all my estate both real and personal to my wife Grace Coolidge, in fee simple.”

Last Wills – Calvin Coolidge – Bio

Calvin Coolidge
Born July 4, 1872 – Died January 5, 1933
30th President, United States

Last Wills – Calvin Coolidge – Note

The Last Will and Testament of Calvin Collidge, executed in December 1926, was just 23 words long, and was the shortest ever signed by a U.S. President.

Abraham Lincoln died “Intestate” (no Last Will).

His net worth of approximately $100,000.00 was awarded to his wife and 2 sons. The U.S. Congress paid his salary only to the day of death.

Last Wills – Abraham Lincoln – Bio

Abraham Lincoln
Born February 12, 1809 – Died April 15, 1865
16th President, United States

Last Wills – Abraham Lincoln – Note

Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President that died without a Last Will.

It is not known whether this was due to his assassination, as the other three U.S. Presidents who were assassinated did die with a Last Will and Testament.