Near the end of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malek, reveals to his bandmates in Queen that he is suffering from AIDS just before their most famous performance of all time –the 1985 Live Aid benefit show at Wembley Stadium. But while it serves as a powerful, emotional way to conclude the film’s telling of the band’s story, it’s not what actually happened in real life. First, in the film the band is offered the opportunity to perform at Live Aid at a time when t...
'Bohemian Rhapsody' Fact Check: Did Freddie Mercury Really Tell Queen About His AIDS Diagnosis Just Before Live Aid?
The Wrap - 3 Nov 2018 05:14
Near the end of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malek, reveals to his bandmates in Queen that he is suffering from AIDS just before their most famous performance of all time –the 1985 Live Aid benefit show at Wembley Stadium. But while it serves as a powerful, emotional way to conclude the film’s telling of the band’s story, it’s not what actually happened in real life. First, in the film the band is offered the opportunity to perform at Live Aid at a time when t...
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