Records show George Michael's sister Melanie, 59, left a 6.2million estate; The hairdresser died Christmas Day 2019, exactly three years after George, 53 . Wham! They were joined by 80-year-old dad Kyriacos and cousins in paying tribute to George. George was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery beside his beloved mum Lesley, leaving behind his father and sisters Melanie and Yioda. The star's father was Greek Cypriot restaurateur, Kyriacos Panayiotou, who came to the UK in 1953. It was reported in 2005 that the couple were set to formalise their relationship with a civil partnership, but the ceremony was postponed. "As many of you know, Yog adored Christmas and he loved the idea of this film. When Michael Strahan lost his beloved father in September 2020 he was devastated. Now its just where I hope you are.. George Michael died unmarried, but the Grammy Award-winning singer had recently reconnected with a longtime romantic interest before his untimely death at the age of 53 on Christmas Day. Just three years later, on exactly the same day, another devastating loss rocked the family - the death of his sister Melanie Panayiotou. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If theres anything that Ive got from her its that shes like a rock. Christmas Day is marred by tragedy for the family of pop sensation George Michael. "After Anselmo, he didnt find real love, he had a lot of sex and met lots of people but he never found what he had with Anselmo. "And what I got from him were the aspirations to become the type of person I wanted to be seen as. Kenny Goss is an art dealer and businessman who was born in Bromwood, Texas, in 1958 to "alcoholic, dysfunctional parents". Melanie passed away on Christmas Day aged 55 exactly three years on from the popstar's own tragic death. 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. I went round there to wake him up and he was just gone, lying peacefully in bed. Kenny Goss was with George Michael for thirteen years, and was praised as "the love of his life". During the morning, his partner Fadi Fawaz had come to wake George up at their home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, but found his lifeless body in bed. Jack Panos fathered George Michael. I never really told my parents that I wanted to be a pop star or anything. Melanie was born in 1960, three years before George. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Melanie, found dead aged 59 on Christmas Day exactly three years after her younger brother George, lived her final years in turmoil and as a semi-recluse. "I had this overwhelming feeling that the best was behind me. Georges mum Lesley Harrison was born on December 24, 1938, and died in 1997. "Kyriacos is devastated and has been comforted by the priest and his closest family. He lost the love of his life, Anselmo. I so loved my mum, and respected her.. 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Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: "Its impossible, how could this happen? I'm also a huge George Michael fan, so that makes it even better." Not to mention it took five attempts to manage to end his life. Do what you can. Shirlie - married to Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp - was close to George, who was son Roman Kemp's godfather. While initially it was believed that the Careless Whisper singer died of a suspected heart failure, the post mortem report was inconclusive. George and Fadi first met in 2009. She sadly died on December 25, 2019 - exactly three years after her beloved brother passed away. George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, Melanie Panayiotou. The Wham! As well as being diabetic, Melanie - who was extremely close to Michael and joined him on tour with Wham! Investigations into George Michael's death seem to be becoming a "pain" for the late pop-star's family. He admitted: I had no physical confidence whatsoever. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. He sold over 120 million records worldwide and as a solo artist, he sold more than 80 million records, and sold a further 30 million records with Wham!. Melanie was found dead at her home in Hampstead, north London, which had once belonged to George. Kyriacos is now the only surviving family member who featured in the heartbreaking picture. The singer's mum and dad, Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, 83, and Lesley Angold married after his dad moved from Cyprus to England in 1953. I looked up to Andrew because he oozed confidence from every pore.. "His face looked normal. And I have a theory that maybe it was something to do with this accident, this whole left-brain right-brain thing. He is also reported to have demanded money after the singer's death, been living in his house, been sleeping rough and been arrested. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He wrote on Facebook: "My biggest fear has come true. Andrew was the son of an Egyptian, and it was perhaps their shared status as second-generation immigrants, as well as a shared love of music, which forged their instant connection. He was buried on March 29, 2017, in a private ceremony. Updated: 21:03 EST, 23 December 2011. R.I.P MJMichael Jackson's Father, Joseph Jackson is still alive now, and so is Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson. This touching rediscovered picture shows George Michael's family in happy times before they were rocked by a series of tragic deaths. Then his mum died. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. According to sources, he was born in the year 1936 in Patricia, Karpasia, Cyprus. Hed go to school in cherry silk trousers and have three little Adam Ant braids. I think its important for the story.. George later said he had remained closeted because he worried what effect his sexuality would have on his mother. 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. She was found by her older sister Yioda at her home in North London. Michael left 97.6million to his sisters, his dad and a string of friends. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. She was also with him for most of his life milestones, and George left the bulk of his estate to her and his other sister Yioda. According to a statement released by Fadi on Instagram in 2018, the pair had fought the day before and slept in separate beds. I could see that his right hand was up to his face, with his fist clenched, with his fingers curled against his cheek. "A report will be compiled for the Coroner into the circumstances. She is said to have died of cancer. His famous son, George Michael is best known as a leading creative force in music production, songwriting, vocal performance as well as visual presentation. As well as being diabetic, Melanie, who was extremely close to Michael and joined him on tour with Wham! He died from a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver attributed to a senior coroner in Oxfordshire. Initially, sources claimed the grief-stricken hairdresser had died from a 'broken heart'. I was shaking him and saying, 'George, George' but he was dead.. He was found dead in bed, by his partner Fadi Fawaz. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Moreover, George Michaels close friend, former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, also released a charity single, Angels in Chains, a tribute to him, to raise money for Childline. Wed write songs and record them on a tape recorder. Celeb obsessed? Amy Sakasitz: What happened to the Child Actress? Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. Please someone tell me this is not true, Yog cant be gone.". We just dont know anything.. The source adds that George always trusted Yioda to "do the right thing". The first sign of real obsession with music was with an old wind-up gramophone that mum had thrown out into the garage, George said in his 1990 autobiography, Bare. George Michael's dead body was found by his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz at his home on Christmas Day, Stay up to date with our daily newsletter, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Thor, Logan and every superhero movie to look forward to until 2020: Here's the list, A secret royal getaway? For other inquiries, Contact Us. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. George was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who travelled the world with him at the height of his fame. In the late '80s, Michael started getting more critical recognition for his work. She added: "We only heard when we put on the news on Christmas Day. She died at age 58 in Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom. "I had this overwhelming feeling that the best was behind me. 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. 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 . She hosted his funeral at his Grade II-listed London home in Highgate, and ensured he was laid to rest next to their mum Lesley. And when George failed to come down from his room on Christmas Day, Fadi said he presumed he was still avoiding him - until he noticed that the position of George's door hadn't changed. He continued: My parents gave me three old 45s two Supremes records and one Tom Jones record and I used to come home from school literally every day, go out to the garage, wind this thing up and play them.. George was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who travelled the world with him at the height of his fame. Use what you have. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The pair had a troubled five-year relationship and it emerged Fadi had slept in his car on Christmas Eve. Andrew introduced his new pal to parties and girls and the pair formed their first group, a ska band called The Executive. However, he did not leave anything to Goss, or to his boyfriend at the time of his death, Fadi Fawaz. George was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery beside his beloved mum Lesley, leaving behind his father and sisters Melanie and Yioda. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A close friend from George's childhood believes that such a cycle of tragedy must be down to a 'curse'. The pair started their romance shortly after George's split with his long-term partner Kenny Goss. He was introduced, I put my hand up and I got him.. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Andrew loved camp clothes, recalled George. I am sure he will be enjoying seeing Emelia [Clark]'s amazing light bulb smile, something they share, across the celestial miles! George said: We used to have a laugh, we had the same sense of humour. If there were any doubt there would have been an inquest. Rest in peace dear Mel.". It is understood Melanie had suffered a short illness before she passed away in hospital on Christmas day. The Wham! In March 2017 senior coroner Darren Salter concluded George, who was 53, had a fatty liver. A statement released by Michael's publicist today said the star's family had been 'touched beyond words' by the response to his tragic death. According to a statement released by Fadi on Instagram in 2018, the pair had fought the day before and slept in separate beds. Five years after George Michael's death, the Wham! He left most of his 97.6million estate to his sisters.. 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. Michael's final studio album, 2004's Patience, included a ballad, "My Mother Had a Brother," about his allegedly closeted uncle, who took his own life on the day the singer was born . 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(born June 25, 1963) He was found dead in his bed at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day by his boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He died unexpectedly on Christmas Day in 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, England. He died at his home in Goring-on-Thames in the early hours of Christmas Day morning. I so loved my mum, and respected her.". Aged just 53, a postmortem later found the star - who fought for years to overcome his addictions - had died from heart disease and a fatty liver. Panayiotou, is still alive. Then, on Christmas Day 2016, the music world was plunged into mourning when it emerged George had died aged 53 from natural causes at home inGoring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. She was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery West in north London. "My thoughts are with her sister and father at this desperately sad time.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. "This is terrible news and extremely sad for her sister and father, especially at the same time as when George died.". 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"Contrary to some reports, there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and from the bottom of our hearts we thank those who, rightly, have chosen to celebrate his life and legacy at this most distressing of times.". People have been shocked to discover President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, has a grandson who is still alive today. singer is still greatly missed by friends, family, and fans, whether scorned childhood friends or lovers that left out of the pop singer's will. His manager said he died from heart failure. Picture: Getty. Jack Panos hasnt disclosed much about himself. The star can be seen smiling as he poses with Melanie, their mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos "Jack" Panayiotou in the candid shot. George Michael also embarked on a solo career. A Look Back One Year After His Death. George had a long-term relationship with American art dealer Kenny Goss and lived with hair stylist Fazi Fawaz at the time of his death. Copyright 2023 IBTimes UK. 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. Lesley was married at the age of 20 years per some sources. The snapper has tweeted a barrage of controversial things about his ex, including one tweet where he said he "hates" him. George Michael died on Christmas Day but his loved ones are still waiting for answers Credit: PA:Press Association She took the snap on December 9 close to his Highgate house and posted it on . Shedding more light on Goss attending the superstar's funeral, a source revealed, "It is not acceptable in our community to be homosexual and so that was very hard for George's father, but we accepted George as he was.". That was his thing, he always used to say, What have I done?. His will confirms the bulk of his estate goes to sisters Yioda and Melanie. She was a former dancer and the mother of the star, George Michael, and his two sisters Yioda and Melanie. The singers most poignant and documented relationships were with long-term partner, Kenny Goss and on-agaion-off-again boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. Jack Panos is also known as Kyriacos Panayiotou. is a notable English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 and George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were its members. I cant get my head round it.. Do you have a story to share? On Thursday, we were eating lunch at an outdoor ski cafe in Italy when "Last Christmas" by Wham! The troubled star left most of his 97.6million estate to Melanie and Yioda. ", If rumours are to be believed, Michael's long-time former boyfriend Kenny Goss will also take part in the funeral ceremony. The budding star adored her, because she sacrificed her life to bring up him and his two sisters, a fact that he only appreciated as an adult. 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Before his death, Michael had reportedly been planning to start performing again and was in the process of making another solo album. Her death plunged the late singer into a deep depression as he struggled to work through his overwhelming grief. 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. Her death plunged the late singer into a deep depression as he struggled to work through his overwhelming grief. Everyone spent their time going, Is he gay? And Id go, Hes really not!. She was also called Lesley Angold Panayiotou. ", Celeb obsessed? 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. Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! 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. Andrew was initially far more confident than shy George, and at that stage the more handsome and gregarious of the pair. Georgie Michael dies aged 53. A postmortem revealed the 55 year old died as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by lack of insulin and high blood sugar. A source told The Sun: "She had been living as a recluse and only really went out to the hairdressers and post office and occasionally with her older sister Yioda. The hairdresser also added that it was important to the family that the popstars generosity of spirit and natural empathy had touched so many people. Troubled Fadi has had a tumultuous few years since the death of George, who he was in a relationship with for seven years. I saw that his legs were together but looked tense under the covers. He died in the year 2016, at the age of 53 years. "Nobody in my family seemed to notice but I became absolutely obsessed with music and everything changed after that. On Christmas Day 2016 came the awful news that George had died at the age of just 53. Something went wrong, please try again later. The 48-year . George undoubtedly had the talent but Andrew was teaching him confidence and charisma to go with it. Businessman and George Michael fan Stephen Cameron snapped it up in December last year despite the 19million price tag. However a source close to Georges family said: These claims are wrong and impossible to reconcile with the findings of the coroner who, after a thorough investigation, concluded that George died of natural causes. Here's everything you need to know about the star's family. Andros. George Michael's family have been left "distressed" over wild claims the late pop legend committed suicide. Jack Panos and Lesley Panayiotou got married in 1958 in Pancras, Middlesex. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? The iconic star's lifeless body was found by live-in boyfriend Fadi Fawaz around lunch time on December 25 when he failed to surface. And as we grew up together, I encouraged him musically. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The pair broke up in 2009 after 13 years together,which was kept quiet until George announced it on stage nearly three years later. singer's death from news reports, the Daily Mail reported. 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. He was paid tribute by a lot of people including Elton John who emotionally addressed the audience in Las Vegas on 28 December. To die the same day as your brother, who had died three years before. Taking to Twitter, George's bandmate Andrew wrote: "Utterly tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing. Failed to subscribe, please contact admin. Yes, apart from Michael, all of the Jackson siblings are still Sign up for a Mirror newsletter here . Married father-of-three Stephen, who runs a communications firm, said: "It's a beautiful property. "My family and I hope you all enjoy the film, and Yog's music old and new, woven beautifully into this fun, easy tale of love and self-love," she wrote in the publication. A new report has claimed that the iconic singer's father Kyriacos Panayiotou is "devastated" as the ongoing police probe continues to delay the traditional Greek Orthodox burial. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Just the idea of coming to a foreign country and working until your fingers bleed. She worked as a dancer. 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