George Michael was the celebrated and legendary music star and half of the breakout pop hit duo Wham!, with his tragic death leaving a hole in the music industry. Generating a series of hits in the 1980s, the powerful singer-songwriter-producer would become a cultural icon and luminary of his time. Unfortunately, George Michael's demons would eventually catch up to him and begin to erode the star's mental and physical health.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Being catapulted into international superstardom at the tender age of 22, George Michael would ride the wave of commercial success with his flamboyant and unapologetic pop group Wham!. Forming the band with his close childhood friend, Andrew Ridgeley, George would quickly establish his confidence and talent as a lead singer, frontman, and sex symbol.
George Michael Died From Heart & Liver Complications At Age 53 Ironically, the songwriter of "Last Christmas" would himself pass away in the early hours of Christmas Day 2016. George Michael died of natural causes at the age of 53 in his Oxfordshire home, a coroner would confirm the cause of death in 2017 owing to a comorbid diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and a fatty liver.
George Michael's Net Worth & Posthumous Song Releases Explained With his tragic passing, George Michael's estate would honor the songwriter by releasing the single "Fantasy" in September 2017, and the next month, the accompanying music video to "Fantasy" was released. Emma Thompson later wrote the Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding movie "Last Christmas", with the soundtrack featuring music from both Wham! and George Michael's solo career.
As one of the best-selling musicians of all time, George Michael also left his family a considerable sum. His extensive art collection was auctioned off for over £11.3 million, the entirety of which went to charities and non-profits the late singer was fond of in life. Despite George Michael leaving his considerable £97 million estate to his family and friends, George's former partner Kenny Goss would win a share after a legal battle with Michael's family.
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