In 1987, Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): that same year he would give his final ever filmed interview.
During the discussion, which was orchestrated by Austrian filmmaker Rudi Dolezal, who was responsible for Mercury's documentary Lover of Life, Singer of Songs, the iconic Queen frontman discusses his excitement to be embarking on a solo career and working with esteemed operatic legend Montserrat Caballe - all the while keeping his recent diagnosis a secret.
