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a b "Freddie Mercury: Asteroid named after late Queen star to mark 70th birthday". BBC News. 5 September 2016. During the 1970s, Everett became advisor and mentor to Mercury and Mercury served as Everett's confidant. [107] Throughout the early-to-mid-1980s, they continued to explore their homosexuality and use drugs. Although they were never lovers, they did experience London nightlife together. [107] By 1985, they had fallen out, and their friendship was further strained when Everett was outed in the autobiography of his ex-wife Lee Everett Alkin. [107] In 1989, with their health failing, Mercury and Everett were reconciled. [107] Other friendshipsMercury appeared as a supporting character in the BBC television drama Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story, first broadcast in October 2012. He was portrayed by actor James Floyd. [260] He was played by actor John Blunt in The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever, first broadcast in the UK on Channel 5 in November 2016. Although the programme was criticised for focusing on Mercury's love life and sexuality, Blunt's performance and likeness to the singer did receive praise. [261] Brown, G. (19 April 1992), "Queen's popularity takes ironic turn", The Denver Post, Denver: MNG, Section D Jones, Lesley-Ann (2012). Mercury: An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury. Simon & Schuster. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-4516-6397-6. a b c Linda B (5 October 2000), Certificate of Birth, Chorley: Mr Mercury, archived from the original ( JPEG) on 28 February 2008