Soprano Monserrat Caballe passes away at 85

Montserrat Caballe, a Spanish singer who released hit single Barcelona with Freddie Mercury, has died aged 85.

Montserrat died this morning at Sant Pau Hospital in the Catalan capital/

She had been in hospital since the middle of last month following a spell of ill health. Her funeral is expected to take place on Monday.

The operatic soprano’s song with Queen frontman Freddie was originally released in 1987.

The Mirror