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Jim Hutton

  • Early Life: Jim Hutton (born James Joseph Hutton) was born on August 3, 1949, in Glasgow, Scotland, and later moved to London. He grew up in a working-class family.

  • Career: He worked as a hairdresser before his relationship with Freddie Mercury. He had a salon for a brief period. He never sought fame for himself and preferred a more private life.

  • Relationship with Freddie Mercury: Hutton is best known for his long-term relationship with <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Freddie%20Mercury">Freddie Mercury</a>, the lead singer of Queen. They met in a London bar in 1984 (although some accounts say earlier). Their relationship became romantic sometime after their first meeting.

  • Relationship Dynamics: Hutton provided Mercury with stability and companionship during a period when Mercury was dealing with fame, wealth, and his declining health. They had a deeply loving and supportive relationship.

  • HIV Status: Hutton himself was diagnosed with HIV in 1988, a few years before Mercury's death.

  • Mercury's Death and Aftermath: Hutton was by Mercury's side when he died in November 1991 from complications related to AIDS.

  • Book: Hutton co-authored a book, Mercury and Me, which details his relationship with Freddie Mercury. It offers a personal and intimate look into their life together.

  • Death: Jim Hutton died on January 1, 2010, from lung cancer.