George was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who travelled the world with him at the height of his fame. However, he did not leave anything to Goss, or to his boyfriend at the time of his death, Fadi Fawaz. Panayiotou, is still alive. The family was rocked by more heartache this week when George's sister Melanie Panayiotou died at her North London home aged 59 - exactly three years on from her brother's death. bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led the tributes to Melanie after she broke the devastating news of George's death to him three years ago. In the late '80s, Michael started getting more critical recognition for his work. George later said he had remained closeted because he worried what effect his sexuality would have on his mother. Melanie had spoken proudly of her famous brother in November, telling The Big Issue about the release of the George-inspired Christmas movie Last Christmas. Yioda, born in 1958 was the eldest of the siblings. Relatives reportedly said they had been shut out - with some saying they found out about the Wham! That my heart could really be so wrong again, well it wears me out. I saw that his legs were together but looked tense under the covers. On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! He said: "She thought if they didnt know that their mother was Jewish, they wouldnt be at risk". Exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, tragedy struck once again. She told fans to "swerve the bad" and "enjoy the good" in life. Last year, he told The Mirror: "George was cursed. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I touched him, but he was cold. 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. Michael left 97.6million to his sisters, his dad and a string of friends. Singer George Michael tragically died on Christmas Day Credit: EPA Extended family members also reportedly asked why more was not done to help the star as he fought drug addiction. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I cant believe this. While the founding fathers of the 18th century may seem like men consigned . He was paid tribute by a lot of people including Elton John who emotionally addressed the audience in Las Vegas on 28 December. The star can be seen smiling as he. Andros Georgiou, Michael's cousin, said he had asked the singer to seek help, but their relationship broke down following a number of rows. The singers most poignant and documented relationships were with long-term partner, Kenny Goss and on-agaion-off-again boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. In a statement, Fadi said: "We were supposed to be going for Christmas lunch. 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According to sources, he was born in the year 1936 in Patricia, Karpasia, Cyprus. I cant get my head round it.. A family photo shows a radiant George Micheal beaming as he enjoyed dinner with his beloved sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou. The Wham! 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.". Hed go to school in cherry silk trousers and have three little Adam Ant braids. Lesley Angold Harrison Panayiotou died on February 26, 1997. Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. A source said at the time: Its a lovely gesture to name his closest friends. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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"I had this overwhelming feeling that the best was behind me. He left most of his 97.6million estate to his sisters.. The late pop legend's 97million fortune is thought to have been divided between his elder. George Michael is one of the worlds most popular and successful artists of his generation. Yes, apart from Michael, all of the Jackson siblings are still The Metropolitan police said they were called by the London ambulance service shortly after 7.30pm. Recalling the day they met, Andrew said: The teacher says, Weve got a new boy, whos going to look after him?, "They allot the new kid to someone they feel might be responsible enough to have a new kid in their charge so I was dying to have a go. "And what I got from him were the aspirations to become the type of person I wanted to be seen as. singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. At Bushey Meads School he sat next to fellow pupil Andrew Ridgeley on his first day, and found the friend with whom he would step into the spotlight and a life of fame. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, Melanie Panayiotou. "Melanie and George were very close so it has been tough in the last three years. I went round there to wake him up and he was just gone, lying peacefully in bed. George and Fadi first met in 2009. George was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery beside his beloved mum Lesley, leaving behind his father and sisters Melanie and Yioda. Singer George Michael found fame and huge financial success as a member of the 1980s pop duo Wham! He died in the year 2016, at the age of 53 years. It is understood Melanie had suffered a short illness before she passed away in hospital on Christmas day. Then in 1997, George was devastated when mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou died from cancer aged 60. He is also reported to have demanded money after the singer's death, been living in his house, been sleeping rough and been arrested. There was no competition and they had a mutual exchange of qualities. The family tragedy began in 1997 when George's mum Lesley died aged just 60 from cancer. Looking frail and with a voice trembling with emotion, George Michael yesterday said he was lucky to be alive after his bout of severe pneumonia. "She stayed indoors, had shopping delivered and rarely left the house.". ", If rumours are to be believed, Michael's long-time former boyfriend Kenny Goss will also take part in the funeral ceremony. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen smiling at a dinner table. Georgie Michael dies aged 53. Copyright 2023 IBTimes UK. Start where you are. Singer Adele also paid tribute to her performance of a slowed-down version of Fastlove at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on 12 February 2017. She was also called Lesley Angold Panayiotou. A postmortem revealed the 55 year old died as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by lack of insulin and high blood sugar. Funnily enough, my father always used to say that he didnt think I could sing.. She was a former dancer and the mother of the star, George Michael, and his two sisters Yioda and Melanie. Andros Georgiou, a close friend of George from childhood, recently told The Mirror he believes that such a cycle of tragedy must be down to a 'curse'. The couple is the parents of George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, and Melanie Panayiotou. The legendary singer suffered a dilated. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. is a notable English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 and George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were its members. 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. "And, most importantly, we all, together with our dear departed Yog (my 'very proud to be gay' brother contrary to what you may have read recently!) The siblings were very close from birth, with Melanie travelling around the world with her beloved brother at the height of his fame. Wed write songs and record them on a tape recorder. singer's death from news reports, the Daily Mail reported. His face looked normal. I will never stop missing you xx". Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! Jack Panos hasnt disclosed much about himself. Roosevelt Kennedy Grier: Where is Rosey Griers Son now? To die the same day as your brother, who had died three years before. The snapper has tweeted a barrage of controversial things about his ex, including one tweet where he said he "hates" him. He said: At the age of about eight I had a head injury and I know it sounds bizarre and unlikely, but it was quite a bad bang, and I had it stitched up and stuff. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In emails reported yesterday Fadi, 45, wrote: Im sick and tired of people asking me what happened on Christmas Day. I never really told my parents that I wanted to be a pop star or anything. "I think one of the reasons he liked me was because I knew a lot about music. Extendedfamily members also reportedly asked why more was not done to help the star as he fought drug addiction. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, George's dad Jack is the only surviving member of the picture after mum Lesley, left, sister Melanie, second right, and George, right, passed away, The family (L-R) dad Jack, mum Lesley, George and sisters Yioda and Melanie, Melanie pictured at George's funeral at Highgate Cemtery in 2017, George Michael died on Christmas Day 2016, George Michaels sister dead Melanie Panayiotou dies suddenly aged 55 on anniversary of his death, George Michaels family agony captured in pic of tragic star with his late mum and sister and dad who outlived them all, Inside Ed Sheeran's secret struggle to make new album with pregnant wife's health shock and death of best friend, BBC Radio 1 presenter to be replaced after four years on air, Health update on Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry after singer revealed her secret tumour battle. "My thoughts are with her sister and father at this desperately sad time.". 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!. The two men were extremely special to George, with Kenny being described as the "love of his life" and Fadi discovering George's body on Christmas day, 2016 as he headed over for lunch. As well as being diabetic, Melanie - who was extremely close to Michael and joined him on tour with Wham! 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 . 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. As a very, very young child I dont suppose I saw him at all, said George. Five years after George Michael's death, the Wham! Jack Panos: Facts About George Michaels Father, Paula Profit: Facts about Charlie Sheens Ex-Partner, Valerie Ann Sandobal: Facts About John Astins Wife, Lancelot Owens Sr: Everything About The Father Of Queen Latifah. Backing singer Shirlie, 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". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Their family and friends were present at their wedding ceremony. She was found by her older sister Yioda at her home in North London. The star's father was Greek Cypriot restaurateur, Kyriacos Panayiotou, who came to the UK in 1953. George's former partner Kenny Goss said that he believed the pop star's body simply 'gave up'. View our online Press Pack. 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