Singers former boyfriend Fawaz says George died on his late mums birthday, and not Christmas Day as was thought, but relatives say this is "impossible to reconcile" with the coroner's findings. But Jack is the only surviving family member in the poignant picture after Melanie passed away on Christmas Day aged 55 exactly three years on from the popstar's own tragic death. I cant believe this. The couple is the parents of George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, and Melanie Panayiotou. 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A mystery hung over the coincidental circumstances for months, with one family friend claiming Melanie had 'died of a broken heart' after never getting over losing George. The Wham! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On Christmas Day 2016 came the awful news that George had died at the age of just 53. The GMA host was incredibly close to his dad and his passing amid the COVID-19 pandemic was beyond difficult. Yioda, 57, and Melanie, 55, are George Michael's older sisters. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: "Its impossible, how could this happen? He was found dead in bed, by his partner Fadi Fawaz. Melanie was found dead at her home in Hampstead, north London, which had once belonged to George. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The results of a post mortem were never made public and no mention was made of toxicology test results. R.I.P MJMichael Jackson's Father, Joseph Jackson is still alive now, and so is Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson. Email webfeatures@trinitymirror.com, Celeb obsessed? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. George's sister Melanie died in December 2019, three years on from her brother's death. George Michael is one of the worlds most popular and successful artists of his generation. "Nobody in my family seemed to notice but I became absolutely obsessed with music and everything changed after that. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She sadly died on December 25, 2019 - exactly three years after her beloved brother passed away. Kenny andGeorgegot together in 1996, but only went public two years later, when George came out as gay after being arrested for performing a lewd act in a California toilet. Details of his actual age, parents identity, educational qualifications, and others are not available. A year ago on Christmas, singer George Michael died at the age of 53. I had been obsessed with insects and creepy-crawlies, I used to get up at five oclock in the morning and go out into this field behind our garden and collect insects before everyone else got up and, suddenly, all I wanted to know about was music, it just seemed a very, very strange thing. George Michael and former partner Kenny Goss in 2005. He is also reported to have demanded money after the singer's death, been living in his house, been sleeping rough and been arrested. I so loved my mum, and respected her.. came over the speakers. The source adds that George always trusted Yioda to "do the right thing". Funnily enough, my father always used to say that he didnt think I could sing.. A source said at the time: Its a lovely gesture to name his closest friends. backing singer Shirlie Kemp, who was one of seven people left money in George's will, today paid tribute to "one of the kindest most considerate of others I had ever met". He was found dead in his bed at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day by his boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. Where is she now? We bring to you daily trends in Ghana and all around the world. The Metropolitan Police told the Mirror after Melanie's death: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 19:35hrs on Wednesday, 25 December to reports of the sudden death of a woman, aged in her 50s, at an address in Oak Hill Park, NW3. Wham! Unfortunately, his wife passed away in the year 1997 and was buried at Highgate Cemetery West. He was only 53 when he passed away, but he died of natural causes, according to the BBC.Three health conditions contributed to his death: myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, and . The restaurateur changed his name from Greek-Cypriot Kyriacos Panayiotou to the slightly more anglicised Jack Pana. That was his thing, he always used to say, What have I done?". Georgie Michael dies aged 53. The singer's will asks Yioda to decide which friends get what. Do you have a story to share? He died at his home in Goring-on-Thames in the early hours of Christmas Day morning. George's mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou died aged 60 in 1997 after battling cancer, while her son tragically died from heart failure, aged 53, on Christmas Day in 2016 at his Oxfordshire home. Exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, tragedy struck once again. He lost the love of his life, Anselmo. View our online Press Pack. A TOUCHING picture shows how George Michael's family has been ripped apart by tragedy following the death of the late singer's sister on Christmas Day. George was devastated when his mum died from cancer aged just 60 in 1997 shortly after he lost his first love, Brazilian Anselmo Feleppa, to AIDS. Published on March 7, 2017 08:00 AM George Michael died of natural causes at age 53, the coroner investigating his death revealed early Tuesday. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Christmas Day is marred by tragedy for the family of pop sensation George Michael. I'm also a huge George Michael fan, so that makes it even better." For other inquiries, Contact Us. According to Biography.com, George Michael "was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25, 1963, in East Finchley, London, England." His father was a Greek immigrant, and his mother was an. We are all waiting for the word and will be lining the streets to pay our respects. This touching rediscovered picture shows George Michael's family in happy times before they were rocked by a series of tragic deaths. He was introduced, I put my hand up and I got him.. Melanie is believed to have been buried with her mum and brother in their unmarked tomb. "My thoughts are with her sister and father at this desperately sad time.". singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Metropolitan police said they were called by the London ambulance service shortly after 7.30pm. 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Before she died, Melanie took it upon herself to send annual letters to George's fans thanking them for their continued support of his legacy and now Yioda has taken up the tradition. Michael died at the age of 53 and was body was found at his own home in Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire. Melanie is also now expected to be buried in the same plotafter she was discovered by sister Yioda on Christmas Day at home in North London. is a notable English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 and George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were its members. Thue dress designer lost his life just a year into his relationship with George due to an "Aids-related illness". George Michael 's sister, 59, was found dead at her Hampstead, North London home that had previously owned by her brother. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Fadis new claims follow a 2017 tweet in which he appeared to say George may have taken his own life. But exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, Melanie was found dead at her home in Highgate, north London, which had once belonged to George. I could see that his right hand was up to his face, with his fist clenched, with his fingers curled against his cheek. He is considered a pop cultural icon and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with sales of over 125 million records worldwide. His son was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on 25 June 1963 in East Finchley, London. Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. There was no competition and they had a mutual exchange of qualities. singer's death from news reports. His debut album as a solo artist, Faith, is considered one of the greatest pop albums of the decade, and his 1990 album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. But their partnership was strong because they were different. Including Kennedy, Michael is the godfather to two of Georgiou's three sons and was even present for the birth of one. It is not known whether they ever went through with it. bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led the tributes to Melanie after she broke the devastating news of George's death to him three years ago. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. joint statement along with Yioda, their dad Jack and George's former manager David Austin. . A new report has claimed that the iconic singer's father Kyriacos Panayiotou is. George's former Wham! Jack Panos married Lesley Panayiotou. Coldplay also leads singer Chris Martin to A Different Corner at the 2017 Brit Awards. A source told The Mirror she never recovered from losing her beloved baby brother, adding: "You never completely get over the death of a younger sibling. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. George was devastated when his mum died from cancer aged just 60 in 1997 shortly after he lost his first love, Brazilian Anselmo Feleppa, to AIDS. Five years after George Michael's death, the Wham! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "I think one of the reasons he liked me was because I knew a lot about music. "She stayed indoors, had shopping delivered and rarely left the house.". George as a schoolboy, where he says he lacked confidence, George and Andrew, who were still close friends, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley pictured at the Great Wall of China, George Michael, Elton John, Andrew Ridgeley, and Bernie Taupin. George's former partner Kenny Goss said that he believed the pop star's body simply 'gave up'. The singer wrote Where I Hope You Are about his former lover, with lyrics that said:For so long theres been no-one else I care about. I cant get my head round it.". Her death plunged the late singer into a deep depression as he struggled to work through his overwhelming grief. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen smiling at a dinner table. She said: "We both shared a great love of flowers and many of the flowers in my photos were hers as she loved me photographing them. The duo was one of the most commercially successful pop acts of the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide from 1982 to 1986. 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