Kashmira Cooke is best known as a singer in Britain. In the entertainment industry, there are some celebs who see the limelight because of their significant others, and Kashmira is one of them. Her brother Freddie Mercury, who was a lead singer and songwriter of the British band Queen, gave her the spotlight.
They are no longer active but still, their songs are played across the globe. There is rarely anyone who has never heard of them or their hit songs.
Kashmira Cooke and Freddie Mercury
Cooke is the younger sister of the late lead singer Freddie Mercury, who was six years older than her. One of the legendary figures of the music industry, who is well known for his band, ‘Queen’. Mercury is best known for his four-octave vocal range. Kashmira mentioned her brother in many interviews even after his death.
Cooke was born in 1952, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Her birth name is Kashmira Bulsara. Kashmira is British by nationality, while her ethnicity is Indian. Cooke was born into a Parsi family in India. Her parents fled to Tanzania during the Zanzibar Revolution.
They moved to Middlesex, England when she was just 12 years old in 1964. In the year 2003, her father passed away at the age of 92. Also, in November 2016, the mother died at the age of 94. Cooke’s brother Mercury died on 24 November 1991, due to Bronchopneumonia, a complication of AIDS.
Kashmira Cooke’s Education
There is no information about her educational qualifications. But many believed that she might have persuaded her higher education at West Thames College, just like her brother. However, there is no proof of this.
Kashmira Cooke’s Net Worth
Cooke’s net worth is quite unknown just like her profession and personal life. But her brother’s estimated net worth was $30 million in 1991. Some sources revealed that her net worth is about $17 million in the year 2019. Mercury left her one-fourth of his band income and another one fourth to his parents. It is believed that Cooke will be paid $25 million via Bohemian Rhapsody, which was a great hit at the box office.
In 1972 Kashmira was married to English singer, record producer, and songwriter Roger Cooke. After marriage, she changed her last name from Bulsara to Cooke. They have two children. They have one son named Jamal Zook and a daughter named Nathalie Cooke. The couple never disclosed details about their relationship. They led a wonderful life in the lands of England. They were also spotted at the red carpet event together.
However, they decided to end their relationship after being on marital vows for four decades. The reason for their separation is still unknown to the world. The individuals are leading a single life with their family and friends.
