Was Jim Hutton in Mercury's Will?

Hutton was honored in Mercury's will. In fact, Mercury left his partner £500,000 (about $1 million today), according to All Things Interesting. However, Hutton had to use much of that money to relocate because Mercury had left his home — Garden Lodge — to Austin.

Why did Mary Austin kick out Jim Hutton?

After the singer's death, Austin took over Garden Lodge, reportedly kicking Hutton out, despite Hutton's claim that Mercury wanted him to stay there. He was devastated by her decision, he said. ... Hutton died on January 1, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.

Was Jim Hutton Freddie Mercury's lover?

Jim Hutton is most notably known for being the partner of former Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Before meeting Mercury, Hutton was a hairdresser in his hometown in County Carlow before moving to London, where he met his future boyfriend. ... Hutton and Mercury shared an extremely private life away from the cameras.