"Nobody in my family seemed to notice but I became absolutely obsessed with music and everything changed after that. There was no competition and they had a mutual exchange of qualities. In March 2017 senior coroner Darren Salter concluded George, who was 53, had a fatty liver. - was also found to be suffering from hypertensive heart disease, obesity and bronchopneumonia. Christmas Day is marred by tragedy for the family of pop sensation George Michael. singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. How prophetic was that?. Get weekly highlights from Mirror editor Alison Phillips direct to your email. Her death plunged the late singer into a deep depression as he struggled to work through his overwhelming grief. Further tests are being carried out and a full inquest into Michael's death will take place later in the year. Georges mum Lesley Harrison was born on December 24, 1938, and died in 1997. The singers most poignant and documented relationships were with long-term partner, Kenny Goss and on-agaion-off-again boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. Do you have a story to share? George Michael, Yioda Panayiotou, Melanie Panayiotou. 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. He released several hits including the live album Symphonica. None of us know what happened. 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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. 1 cemented Michael as a serious singer-songwriter. 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"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. 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. George Michael is one of the worlds most popular and successful artists of his generation. 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. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen posing while having dinner. "The death is not being treated as suspicious by police. She was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery West in north London. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The star's father was Greek Cypriot restaurateur, Kyriacos Panayiotou, who came to the UK in 1953. With the ongoing police investigation into Last Christmas hitmaker's "unexplained" death, family friends have revealed that their "pain" increases by the day. A postmortem revealed the 55 year old died as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by lack of insulin and high blood sugar. Failed to subscribe, please contact admin. But their partnership was strong because they were different. R.I.P MJMichael Jackson's Father, Joseph Jackson is still alive now, and so is Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson. She was found by her older sister Yioda at her home in North London. A close friend from George's childhood believes that such a cycle of tragedy must be down to a 'curse'. George Michael died from heart and liver disease in 2016 aged 53. Lesley Angold Harrison Panayiotou died on February 26, 1997. She was a former dancer and the mother of the star, George Michael, and his two sisters Yioda and Melanie. And I have a theory that maybe it was something to do with this accident, this whole left-brain right-brain thing. Then his mum died. Just three years later, on exactly the same day, another devastating loss rocked the family - the death of his sister Melanie Panayiotou. He lost the love of his life, Anselmo. "When I look at my dad, thats what I see. Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. 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 and George were very close so it has been tough in the last three years. singer's death from news reports, the Daily Mail reported. If theres anything that Ive got from her its that shes like a rock. "A report will be compiled for the Coroner into the circumstances. George and Fadi first met in 2009. 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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!. I touched him, but he was cold. ", Celeb obsessed? His will confirms the bulk of his estate goes to. 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. She told fans to "swerve the bad" and "enjoy the good" in life. I never really told my parents that I wanted to be a pop star or anything. The stars father was Greek Cypriot restaurateur, Kyriacos Panayiotou, who came to the UK in 1953. I will never stop missing you xx". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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 statement released by Michael's publicist today said the star's family had been 'touched beyond words' by the response to his tragic death. Melanie Panayiotou 's cause of death has finally been revealed, seven months after their death. George Michael's sister, Melanie Panayiotou, has died aged 59, exactly three years after her brother. He was found dead in his bed at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day by his boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. And as we grew up together, I encouraged him musically. I was shaking him and saying, 'George, George' but he was dead.". Just three years later, on exactly the same day,. Jack Panos son George dropped his five studio albums: Faith, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. But this lack of encouragement seems to have been par for the course in Georges home. George's dad, Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, and sister Yioda Panayiotou have mourned the loss of three of the most important people in their lives. (born June 25, 1963) I saw that his legs were together but looked tense under the covers. While the founding fathers of the 18th century may seem like men consigned . George had lived close to his mother in London until her death. 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He died at his home in Goring-on-Thames in the early hours of Christmas Day morning. George also gained a taste for entertainment from his mother, dancer Lesley Angold. Well George died on his mothers birthday, so that might answer a few questions. On Christmas Day 2016 came the awful news that George had died at the age of just 53. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ive got that stability from her.. Updated: 21:03 EST, 23 December 2011. Melanie passed away on Christmas Day aged 55 exactly three years on from the popstar's own tragic death. Thue dress designer lost his life just a year into his relationship with George due to an "Aids-related illness". In an interview with The Sun, Georgiou stated: When my son James was born . How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. Now its just where I hope you are.. In emails reported yesterday Fadi, 45, wrote: Im sick and tired of people asking me what happened on Christmas Day. "But it cannot go ahead until the body is released. While initially it was believed that the Careless Whisper singer died of a suspected heart failure, the post mortem report was inconclusive. He admitted: I had no physical confidence whatsoever. Andrew was initially far more confident than shy George, and at that stage the more handsome and gregarious of the pair. His will confirms the bulk of his estate goes to sisters Yioda and Melanie. bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led the tributes to Melanie after she broke the devastating news of George's death to him three years ago. Start where you are. 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'. I so loved my mum, and respected her.. Jack Panos was married to Lesley Angold, born Harrison. Everyone spent their time going, Is he gay? And Id go, Hes really not!. Please someone tell me this is not true, Yog cant be gone.". George Michael's family have been left "distressed" over wild claims the late pop legend committed suicide. George burst onto the music scene in the early 1980s as part of Wham!. His songs A Different Corner, Praying for Time, Fastlove, Faith, Father Figure, just to name a few. "I touched him, but he was cold. If there were any doubt there would have been an inquest. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We just dont know anything.. She is said to have died of cancer. I didnt learn about hard work from him because I could never work as hard as he did. The restaurateur changed his name from Greek-Cypriot Kyriacos Panayiotou to the slightly more anglicised Jack Pana. 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. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He said: "She thought if they didnt know that their mother was Jewish, they wouldnt be at risk". Do what you can. George's sister Melanie died in December 2019, three years on from her brother's death. 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. Jack Panos is also known as Kyriacos Panayiotou. The insider continued, "George was a hero for our community, and the Greek radio stations are expected to play the funeral in its entirety. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Her death plunged the late singer into a deep depression as he struggled to work through his overwhelming grief. 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. We bring to you daily trends in Ghana and all around the world. His first solo single, Careless Whisper, reached number one in over 20 countries, including the UK and US. He's in shock and no one has seen or spoken to him," the source added. It is not known whether they ever went through with it. 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. 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. 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. Exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, tragedy struck once again. View our online Press Pack. "He still - 23 years later - brings a tear to my eye. On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! Everything had been very complicated recently, but George was looking forward to Christmas, and so was I. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. I'm also a huge George Michael fan, so that makes it even better." 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. An initial postmortem came back as inconclusive and George's friends and family spent weeks without answers or closure. There are things about my mum that I only realised later, things that make me admire her, he recalled. Georges earliest pal was David Austin, later a 1980s singer himself who also wrote and produced with the pop star. That was his thing, he always used to say, What have I done?". The source adds that George always trusted Yioda to "do the right thing". 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. 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. Then in 1997, George was devastated when mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou died from cancer aged 60. As children we played together all the time. 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. The heartbreak began in 1993 when George's first love, Brazilian boyfriend Anselmo Feleppa, died at the age of just 33. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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". "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. It is understood Melanie had suffered a short illness before she passed away in hospital on Christmas day. The snapper has tweeted a barrage of controversial things about his ex, including one tweet where he said he "hates" him. "I pray she is now with her beautiful brother and her lovely mother. legend first developed his love of music as a child and wrote his first song aged just six. The coroner later found the star, who fought for years to overcome his addictions, had died from heart disease and a fatty liver. 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. A source said at the time: Its a lovely gesture to name his closest friends. . Andros. "Kyriacos is devastated and has been comforted by the priest and his closest family. Taking to Twitter, George's bandmate Andrew wrote: "Utterly tragic news of Mel Panayiotous passing. View our online Press Pack. 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. Just the idea of coming to a foreign country and working until your fingers bleed. 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. Michael left 97.6million to his sisters, his dad and a string of friends. Their family and friends were present at their wedding ceremony. Melanie is believed to have been buried with her mum and brother in their unmarked tomb in Highgate. "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. This touching rediscovered picture shows George Michael's family in happy times before they were rocked by a series of tragic deaths. Amy Sakasitz: What happened to the Child Actress? singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. George. 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 . Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. That was his thing, he always used to say, What have I done?. He was a Greek Cypriot restaurateur who emigrated to England in the 1950s. Roosevelt Kennedy Grier: Where is Rosey Griers Son now? A new report has claimed that the iconic singer's father Kyriacos Panayiotou is. Extendedfamily members also reportedly asked why more was not done to help the star as he fought drug addiction. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. When Michael Strahan lost his beloved father in September 2020 he was devastated. A Look Back One Year After His Death. The siblings were very close from birth, with Melanie travelling around the world with her beloved brother at the height of his fame. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Something went wrong, please try again later. Valerie M. Richardson: Who is Haley Lu Richardsons mother. Lesley was married at the age of 20 years per some sources. George Michael and former partner Kenny Goss in 2005. I cant believe this. George was particularly close to Melanie, a hairdresser, who travelled the world with him at the height of his fame. On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: "Its impossible, how could this happen? Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? 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