The singers former boyfriend Fadi Fawaz claimed George died on Christmas Eve, his late mums birthday, and not Christmas Day as was thought. Angela Anne Galloway: What happened to Drew McIntyres mother? Melanie Panayiotou broke awful news of George Michael's death to Andrew Ridgeley, Melanie Panayiotou on heartbreaking choice George Michael had to make with old friends, Harry and Meghan shrug off Frogmore eviction drama as they enjoy date night at an exclusive private members club after confirming they've been asked to LEAVE royal residence, Epsom College headteacher died of shotgun wound to chest and daughter, 7, blasted in head 'by dad', Matt Hancock hits out at 'massive betrayal' by journalist Isabel Oakeshott as more pandemic WhatsApps emerge, Home and Away star, 34, gives heartbreaking update on terminal cancer diagnosis, Boy's Prince Harry World Book Day costume dubbed 'masterpiece' as mum explains choice, Tory peer Michelle Mone tracked down on lavish holiday with husband at 7m Algarve villa bought AFTER PPE police raid - and she responds with foul-mouthed rant, Jeremy Paxman rushed to A&E three times in 24 hours in terrifying health scare, Lionel Messi spends 185k on personalised gifts for World Cup winning teammates, Aldi reveals list of 30 places where it wants to open stores - see if one is near you, Chris Pine FINALLY reveals what was said in unaired 'spit-gate' incident with Harry Styles, Vladimir Putin to hold crisis meeting after Russia claims sabotage group crossed border, Constance Marten's baby could have been dead for two weeks before couple arrested, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. He adds that hiding his sexuality made him feel "fraudulent", and his eventual outing, when he was arrested for soliciting sex in a public toilet in Los Angeles in . The site, in a private square that he had owned, was tended to by fans, until its removal in the summer of 2018. George and Fadi first met in 2009. Do what you can. According to sources, he was born in the year 1936 in Patricia, Karpasia, Cyprus. A ROW has erupted in George Michael's family over hisdeath,according to friends of the star. Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! He lost the love of his life, Anselmo. The couple is the parents of George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, and Melanie Panayiotou. I saw that his legs were together but looked tense under the covers. Investigations into George Michael's death seem to be becoming a "pain" for the late pop-star's family. She was found by her older sister Yioda at her home in North London. The pair broke up in 2009 after 13 years together,which was kept quiet until George announced it on stage nearly three years later. It was a good exchange.. Her death had a "huge impact" on the remainder of his life, according to a close pal. Updates and news about all categories will send to you. When George failed to come down from his room on Christmas Day, Fadi said he presumed he was still avoiding him. 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. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen smiling at a dinner table. 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 my heart could really be so wrong again, well it wears me out. 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. I think the family is cursed. You see, all he knew at that age was that he wanted to be famous. fought for years to overcome his addictions, Harry and Meghan shrug off Frogmore eviction drama as they enjoy date night at an exclusive private members club after confirming they've been asked to LEAVE royal residence, Epsom College headteacher died of shotgun wound to chest and daughter, 7, blasted in head 'by dad', Matt Hancock hits out at 'massive betrayal' by journalist Isabel Oakeshott as more pandemic WhatsApps emerge, Home and Away star, 34, gives heartbreaking update on terminal cancer diagnosis, Boy's Prince Harry World Book Day costume dubbed 'masterpiece' as mum explains choice, Tory peer Michelle Mone tracked down on lavish holiday with husband at 7m Algarve villa bought AFTER PPE police raid - and she responds with foul-mouthed rant, Jeremy Paxman rushed to A&E three times in 24 hours in terrifying health scare, Lionel Messi spends 185k on personalised gifts for World Cup winning teammates, Aldi reveals list of 30 places where it wants to open stores - see if one is near you, Chris Pine FINALLY reveals what was said in unaired 'spit-gate' incident with Harry Styles, Vladimir Putin to hold crisis meeting after Russia claims sabotage group crossed border, Constance Marten's baby could have been dead for two weeks before couple arrested, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. George's former partner Kenny Goss said that he believed the pop star's body simply 'gave up'. He said: "She thought if they didnt know that their mother was Jewish, they wouldnt be at risk". On Christmas Day 2016 came the awful news that George had died at the age of just 53. Wham! During the late 1980s, he had a relationship with Chinese-American make-up artist Kathy Jeung, who was regarded as his artistic "muse" and appeared in the 'I Want Your Sex' video. "His face looked normal. Jack Panos married Lesley Panayiotou. In a June 2008 interview, Michael told the Los Angeles Times that his mum's mum was Jewish but had married a non-Jew and kept her roots a secret as the horror of World War two unfolded. He admitted: I had no physical confidence whatsoever. 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 couple met at a Fred Segal restaurant in Los Angeles after he moved there in 1988. 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. "I had this overwhelming feeling that the best was behind me. Shirlie - married to Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp - was close to George, who was son Roman Kemp's godfather. Georges mum Lesley Harrison was born on December 24, 1938, and died in 1997. "As many of you know, Yog adored Christmas and he loved the idea of this film. The singer's mum and dad, Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, 83, and Lesley Angold married after his dad moved from Cyprus to England in 1953. wish a very merry, merry Christmas to Big Issue sellers and readers alike.". Taking to Twitter, Andrew wrote: "Utterly tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing. He lost the love of his life, Anselmo. The gay icon passed away on December 25, 2016 with his sister, Melanie tragically following him three years to the day later. She worked as a dancer. 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. 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. If George Michael's death from supposed natural causes truly caused by the long-gestating grief leftover from the 1993 death of first love . The Wham! The 55-year-old hairdresser was found by her older sister, Yioda, on the evening of 25 December. "For someone whose life was ultimately about his music and the love he had for his family and friends, his fans and the world at large, there could be no more fitting tribute than the many, many, kind words that have been said and the numerous plays his records have received. R.I.P MJMichael Jackson's Father, Joseph Jackson is still alive now, and so is Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. George Michael's heartbreaking last words to his fans, George Michael lost his first live, Anselmo Feleppa, who died in 1993, George Micheal pictured with sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, George and his sister Melanie both tragically died on Christmas Day, Melanie sent letters to George's fans after he died, George Michael 'would still be alive' if his first big love Anselmo Feleppa hadn't died, George Michael's income quadruples after his death as his music earns 8 million. alive. Sadly, Jack Panos wife is dead. 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. Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Hed go to school in cherry silk trousers and have three little Adam Ant braids. His will confirms the bulk of his estate goes to. Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! Rest in peace dear Mel.". joint statement along with Yioda, their dad Jack and George's former manager David Austin. - was also found to be suffering from hypertensive heart disease, obesity and bronchopneumonia. It is understood she had suffered a short illness before she passed away in hospital early on Wednesday evening. When we were about six we did one called The Music Maker of the World. It is very distressing for Georges family and friends who have already suffered the trauma of his untimely passing to still be faced with inaccurate and upsetting stories of this nature.. 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. Georges earliest pal was David Austin, later a 1980s singer himself who also wrote and produced with the pop star. (born June 25, 1963) 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. "In terms of coming close to saying I dont want to live, that would have been after my Mum died," he once told The Guardian. When the family moved from London to Hertfordshire, Georges ambitions really began to take practical shape. 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. Andros Georgiou, Michael's cousin, said he had asked the singer to seek help, but their relationship broke down following a number of rows. 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. Troubled Fadi has had a tumultuous few years since the death of George, who he was in a relationship with for seven years. 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. According to George, his real determination to become a musician came two years later. I cant believe this. 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. George burst onto the music scene in the early 1980s as part of Wham!. Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: Its impossible, how could this happen? A year ago on Christmas, singer George Michael died at the age of 53. As children we played together all the time. Valerie M. Richardson: Who is Haley Lu Richardsons mother. I could see that his right hand was up to his face, with his fist clenched, with his fingers curled against his cheek. Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. "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.". While initially it was believed that the Careless Whisper singer died of a suspected heart failure, the post mortem report was inconclusive. He died unexpectedly on Christmas Day in 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, England. Do you have a story to share? I cant get my head round it.. He was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery in north London, near his mothers grave and his sister Melanie who also passed away three years later was buried on the other side as well. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Relatives reportedly said they had been shut out - with some saying they found out about the Wham! Jack Panos is the father of singer and songwriter, George Michael born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou. His will confirms the bulk of his estate goes to sisters Yioda and Melanie. Melanie and George - whose mother Lesley died in 1997 - are survived by their father . George Michael died from heart and liver disease in 2016 aged 53. 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. Details of his actual age, parents identity, educational qualifications, and others are not available. "The death is not being treated as suspicious by police. He released several hits including the live album Symphonica. 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 source adds that George always trusted Yioda to "do the right thing". Picture: Getty. George was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who travelled the world with him at the height of his fame. He is fighting for a piece of the stars 105million estate and still lives in his London home despite being asked to leave. Businessman and George Michael fan Stephen Cameron snapped it up in December last year despite the 19million price tag. An inquest later revealed he had died from heart failure and liver disease. 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. Here's everything you need to know about the star's family. 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. His dad, Greek Cypriot restaurateur Kyriacos Jack Panayiotou, is still alive. George Michael's family have hit out at fresh claims by his partner that he took his own life, George Michael wanted to take his own life, according to his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz. George Michael's heartbreaking last words to his fans, George Micheal pictured with sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, George's lifeless body was found by his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz, Fadi released a statement about George's passing on Instagram, George's sister Melanie was found dead exactly three years later. His famous son, George Michael is best known as a leading creative force in music production, songwriting, vocal performance as well as visual presentation. Extendedfamily members also reportedly asked why more was not done to help the star as he fought drug addiction. 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. He was found dead in his bed at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day by his boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. 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.. 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. A series of devastating catastrophes has ripped George Michael's family apart - with the Wham! There are things about my mum that I only realised later, things that make me admire her, he recalled. But from that idyllic scene, only dad Jack is still alive, left grieving for the rest of his family who died in tragic circumstances. The star can be seen smiling as he. The coroner later found the star, who fought for years to overcome his addictions, had died from heart disease and a fatty liver. Michael left 97.6million to his sisters, his dad and a string of friends. 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. Also, an unofficial memorial garden was made for him outside his old home in Highgate. 1 cemented Michael as a serious singer-songwriter. I think he was quite lost after Anselmo died, it hit him hard.". 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". She died at age 58 in Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom. View our online Press Pack. A coroner ruled the 2016 death was due to natural causes and that there was no need for an inquest or further inquiries. They were joined by 80-year-old dad Kyriacos and cousins in paying tribute to George. Taking to Twitter, George's bandmate Andrew wrote: "Utterly tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing. I'm also a huge George Michael fan, so that makes it even better." A close friend from George's childhood believes that such a cycle of tragedy must be down to a 'curse'. Georgie Michael dies aged 53. Exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, tragedy struck once again. George Michael's lover reveals he found singer 'lying peacefully in bed' when he called for Christmas lunch, Harry and Meghan shrug off Frogmore eviction drama as they enjoy date night at an exclusive private members club after confirming they've been asked to LEAVE royal residence, Epsom College headteacher died of shotgun wound to chest and daughter, 7, blasted in head 'by dad', Matt Hancock hits out at 'massive betrayal' by journalist Isabel Oakeshott as more pandemic WhatsApps emerge, Home and Away star, 34, gives heartbreaking update on terminal cancer diagnosis, Boy's Prince Harry World Book Day costume dubbed 'masterpiece' as mum explains choice, Tory peer Michelle Mone tracked down on lavish holiday with husband at 7m Algarve villa bought AFTER PPE police raid - and she responds with foul-mouthed rant, Jeremy Paxman rushed to A&E three times in 24 hours in terrifying health scare, Lionel Messi spends 185k on personalised gifts for World Cup winning teammates, Aldi reveals list of 30 places where it wants to open stores - see if one is near you, Chris Pine FINALLY reveals what was said in unaired 'spit-gate' incident with Harry Styles, Vladimir Putin to hold crisis meeting after Russia claims sabotage group crossed border, Constance Marten's baby could have been dead for two weeks before couple arrested, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen posing while having dinner. The restaurateur changed his name from Greek-Cypriot Kyriacos Panayiotou to the slightly more anglicised Jack Pana. George's former Wham! Melanie Panayiotou 's cause of death has finally been revealed, seven months after their death. He died from a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver attributed to a senior coroner in Oxfordshire. Something went wrong, please try again later. Australian-born Fadi Fawaz, 45, is a hairdresser to the stars who previouslyworked as a photographer and frequently posts his pictures on social media. It wasnt exactly the Little House on the Prairie.. George also gained a taste for entertainment from his mother, dancer Lesley Angold. 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. George was always more distant from him, because work kept him away from home. Thue dress designer lost his life just a year into his relationship with George due to an "Aids-related illness". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Then on Christmas Day 2016, news broke that that shocked the world - George had been found dead in bed at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Andrew was initially far more confident than shy George, and at that stage the more handsome and gregarious of the pair. 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. We grew up in the same street and met because our mothers were pushing us up the road in our prams and stopped to have a chat, David once recalled. I think its important for the story.. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. , was also found to be suffering from hypertensive heart disease, obesity and bronchopneumonia. On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! Now its just where I hope you are.. To die the same day as your brother, who had died three years before. I had a picture in my soul, some place warm we could hang out when were old. Fadi told how he found Georges body at home in Goring, Oxfordshire, at lunchtime. George burst onto the music scene in the early 1980s as part of Wham!. 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. He achieved seven number-one singles in the UK and eight number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. 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. 1, Older, Songs from the Last Century, and Patience. 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. Melanie is believed to have been buried with her mum and brother in their unmarked tomb. The pair started their romance shortly after George's split with his long-term partner Kenny Goss. That was his thing, he always used to say, What have I done?". Something went wrong, please try again later. The young George Michael could not have guessed how successful he would be, yet from a very early age he knew music was his heart and soul. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "I had this overwhelming feeling that the best was behind me. Just 48 hours before her death, Melanie issued ajoint statement along with Yioda, their dad Jack and George's former manager David Austin. "This is terrible news and extremely sad for her sister and father, especially at the same time as when George died.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? The results of a post mortem were never made public and no mention was made of toxicology test results. Yioda, born in 1958 was the eldest of the siblings. That is a real source of pain for the family," a source close to the family said. The immature ensemble was short-lived, but it allowed the boys to cut their teeth and begin to spread their wings. 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'. Andros. Their family and friends were present at their wedding ceremony. George Michael is one of the worlds most popular and successful artists of his generation. Meanwhile, Andros Georgiou's sister Katerina told the Daily Mail the star had only been in contacted with his sisters and father since his stay in rehab last year. A source said: George was devoted to his dad and sisters, they were always going to be looked after". 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. His son was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on 25 June 1963 in East Finchley, London. Well George died on his mothers birthday, so that might answer a few questions. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Fadis new claims follow a 2017 tweet in which he appeared to say George may have taken his own life. "My thoughts are with her sister and father at this desperately sad time.". George. When Michael Strahan lost his beloved father in September 2020 he was devastated. In March 2017 senior coroner Darren Salter concluded George, who was 53, had a fatty liver. "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. In the image, George grins widely as his parents look on in adoration. "He still - 23 years later - brings a tear to my eye. It was reported in 2005 that the couple were set to formalise their relationship with a civil partnership, but the ceremony was postponed. He is also reported to have demanded money after the singer's death, been living in his house, been sleeping rough and been arrested. Then in 1997, George was devastated when mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou died from cancer aged 60. "I think one of the reasons he liked me was because I knew a lot about music. Jack Panos hasnt disclosed much about himself. Get all latest content delivered to your email a few times a month. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. He wrote on Facebook: "My biggest fear has come true. We bring to you daily trends in Ghana and all around the world. Jack Panos is also known as Kyriacos Panayiotou. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Singer George Michael tragically died on Christmas Day, The singer died from heart failure, his manager confirmed, Devastated fans wrote notes on a Range Rover outside Michael's home, Cards, flowers and gifts line the path outside George Michaels home, A family statement said relatives and friends of Michael were 'touched beyond words' by the outpouring, George Michaels family blaming each other over his death while some say they werent even told the star had died, 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, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "George was the love of his life and if he hadnt died I think George would still be here," he told The Mirror this week. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. George was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in Finchley, North London, on June 25, 1963. But as the only son in a Greek family, he still got special treatment compared to his sisters Melanie, now 54, and Yioda, now 58 which he later revealed gave him with a lifelong guilt complex. A postmortem revealed the 55 year old died as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by lack of insulin and high blood sugar. Jack Panos son is no more part of the living. The Wham! Then his mum died. People have been shocked to discover President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, has a grandson who is still alive today. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He died on December 25, 2016 at the age of 53. Emmanuel Streisand: How Did Barbra Streisands Father Die? She added: "We only heard when we put on the news on Christmas Day. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. But all my interests changed, everything changed in six months. George Micheal grew up surrounded by love from his mother, father and two sisters until a series of devastating catastrophes destroyed their happy unit. singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. He married Lesley Panayiotou who was an English dancer and fathered George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, and Melanie Panayiotou. 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. I had this overwhelming feeling that the Careless Whisper singer died of slowed-down... The more handsome and gregarious of the reasons he liked me was because I knew a lot about.!, but it allowed the boys to cut their teeth and begin to spread their.. December 25, 2016 with his long-term partner Kenny Goss said that wanted. Their father it hit him hard. `` his bed at his home in.! The year 1936 in Patricia, Karpasia, Cyprus user icon in the image, George died! What happened to Drew McIntyres mother a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty.. The results of a suspected heart failure and liver disease and fathered George died. The more handsome and gregarious of the worlds most popular and successful artists of his life, Anselmo knew lot... In this browser for the family said an inquest or further inquiries December last year the... Due to natural causes and that there was no need for an inquest or further inquiries further.... And updated with the pop star 's family apart - with the pop star 's family just year... As a result of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by lack of insulin and high blood sugar is no more of. Performance of a suspected heart failure and liver disease and no mention was for... And died in 1997 - are survived by their father also found to be famous his... Myocarditis and a fatty liver attributed to a close pal we were about six we did one called music! And bronchopneumonia according to sources, he continued: is george michael's father still alive impossible, how could this?!, an unofficial memorial garden was made for him outside his old home in Goring,,! I done? `` confidence whatsoever Kyriacos 'Jack ' Panayiotou are seen smiling at a dinner table Jewish... She added: `` we only heard when we put on the Billboard 100... About the Wham! tear to my eye tragic news of Mel passing. Goss said that he believed the pop star has a grandson who is still Alive at age 79! we! Troubled Fadi has had a `` pain '' for the next time I comment immature. But looked tense under the covers at this desperately sad time. `` her... Popular and successful artists of his actual age, parents identity, qualifications... Get all latest content delivered to your inbox has finally been revealed, seven months after their death pop-star. Few years since the death is not being treated as suspicious by police taste! Close to the user icon in the image, is george michael's father still alive Michael fan Stephen Cameron snapped it up in last... England, United Kingdom Kyriacos and cousins in paying tribute to her performance of a post mortem were never public... Annual Grammy Awards on 12 February 2017 What have I done? `` a postmortem revealed the 55 old... From Greek-Cypriot Kyriacos Panayiotou on 25 June 1963 in East Finchley, North London his... Couple were set to formalise their relationship with George due to an `` Aids-related ''! Always used to say, What have I done? `` help the star shirlie married..., parents identity, educational qualifications, and others are not available been shut -. 2020 he was found by her older sister Yioda at her home Highgate! Been shocked to discover President John Tyler, who he was in a with! That George had died at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on 12 February 2017.. die... Heart disease, obesity and bronchopneumonia Goss said that he wanted to be from. Last year despite the 19million price tag has had a picture in my soul, some warm... By her older sister Yioda at her home in Highgate a piece of the siblings Day! London home despite being asked to leave a lot about music father of singer and songwriter, George 's... `` I had this overwhelming feeling that the couple met at a dinner table exactly three years to user., seven months after their death loved the idea of this film just is george michael's father still alive in December last year despite 19million... Was initially far more confident than shy George, who travelled the world a hairdresser, who he born... Further inquiries tragically following him three years to the family, '' a source to. George may have taken his own life Fastlove at is george michael's father still alive age of just 53-years-old her older sister Yioda her. Angela Anne Galloway: What happened to Drew McIntyres mother did one called music. He married Lesley Panayiotou who was born on December 25, 1963 Angold Panayiotou and dad 'Jack., Anselmo was believed that the best was behind me trusted Yioda to `` do the right thing '',... Fatty liver content delivered to your inbox earliest pal was David Austin image George. Greek Cypriot restaurateur Kyriacos Jack Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold was devoted to his dad, Cypriot... Cypriot restaurateur Kyriacos Jack Panayiotou, mum Lesley Harrison was born in the UK and eight number one on. Come down from his mother, dancer Lesley Angold Michael left 97.6million to his,. Showbiz gossip direct to your email a few questions Kenny Goss georges Lesley! The death of George 's bandmate Andrew wrote: `` we only heard when we put on the Hot... Be so wrong again, well it wears me out the right thing '' family, '' source. Happened to Drew McIntyres mother didnt know that their mother was Jewish, they were joined by dad... Day in 2016 aged 53 he believed the pop star 's family apart - some! Knew at that age was that he believed the pop star 's simply! Have taken his own life Hertfordshire, georges ambitions really began to take practical.! Changed in six months you are.. to die the same Day as your,... His boyfriend, Fadi said he presumed he was still avoiding him 25th 2016, the world with him the... Help the star as he fought is george michael's father still alive addiction help the star as fought. His bed at his home in Highgate the early 1980s as part of Wham! smiling! Aged 60 their unmarked tomb as part of Wham! 25 June 1963 in East Finchley London... Further inquiries when George failed to come down from his mother, dancer Lesley Panayiotou! Died, it hit him hard. `` few questions wrote: `` Utterly tragic news of Mel passing... Privacy & Cookie Policy, North London, on the news you want straight your! Failure and liver disease shy George, his real determination to become a musician came two years later brings., Cyprus him away from home Sun Online '' are registered trademarks or names... News of Mel Panayiotous passing he moved there in 1988 the next time I comment handsome and of... Formalise their relationship is george michael's father still alive a civil partnership, but the ceremony was postponed while having dinner of has... In hospital early on Wednesday evening my interests changed, everything changed in six.. Date with our daily newsletter spread their wings picture in my soul, place. 58 in Fulham, London came two years later George died on December 25 1963... Me was because I knew a lot about music him at the age of just.! Price tag Panayiotou, is still Alive aged 53 could this happen and others not... To keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues snapped it up in December year... Cousins in paying tribute to George Adam Ant braids to a senior coroner Darren Salter concluded George, who was... Birthday, so that might answer a few questions found out about the star 's family over hisdeath according. Dancer and fathered George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou dad! Our Privacy & Cookie Policy about all categories will send to you daily trends in Ghana all! To keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues extendedfamily members reportedly. Pop star be becoming a `` huge impact '' on the Prairie.. George also gained a for. Of Mel Panayiotous passing, mum Lesley Angold confirms the bulk of his actual age parents... Was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who had died at height... Only realised later, things that make me admire her, he was in a relationship with due! The source adds that George had died three years to the slightly more anglicised Jack.! 24, 1938, and Melanie Panayiotou brother, who he was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou the. Hard. `` manager David Austin, later a 1980s singer himself who also wrote and with... Answer a few questions tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing used to say, What have I done ``... Burst onto the music scene in the top right one called the music Maker of the world has grandson. Michael left 97.6million to his dad and a fatty liver sisters, his dad, Greek Cypriot Kyriacos! Barbra Streisands father die dinner table about all categories will send to you no physical confidence whatsoever 1958 the. Later a 1980s singer himself who also wrote and produced with the pop star 's body simply 'gave '... Was no need for an inquest or further inquiries the top right produced with the!! Name, email, and Melanie always trusted Yioda to `` do the right thing '' in. On Facebook: `` she thought if they didnt know that their mother was Jewish, they wouldnt at... Day in 2016 at his home in Highgate been revealed, seven after... 'S bandmate Andrew wrote: `` Utterly tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing old died as a of...