<P> Farrokh `` Freddie '' Mercury ( born Bulsara ; 5 September 1946 -- 24 November 1991 ) was a British singer , songwriter and record producer , known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen . He was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four - octave vocal range . Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen , including `` Bohemian Rhapsody '' , `` Killer Queen '' , `` Somebody to Love '' , `` Do n't Stop Me Now '' , `` Crazy Little Thing Called Love '' , and `` We Are the Champions '' . He led a solo career while performing with Queen , and occasionally served as a producer and guest musician for other artists . </P>
<P> Farrokh `` Freddie '' Mercury ( born Bulsara ; 5 September 1946 -- 24 November 1991 ) was a British singer , songwriter and record producer , known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen . He was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four - octave vocal range . Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen , including `` Bohemian Rhapsody '' , `` Killer Queen '' , `` Somebody to Love '' , `` Do n't Stop Me Now '' , `` Crazy Little Thing Called Love '' , and `` We Are the Champions '' . He led a solo career while performing with Queen , and occasionally served as a producer and guest musician for other artists . </P>
when did the lead singer from queen die
when did the lead singer from queen die
24 November 1991
24 November 1991