Date of Birth: June 25, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: December 25, 2016
Biography
George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, was an iconic British singer, songwriter, and record producer. He emerged as a pop superstar in the 1980s as part of the duo Wham!, alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Their hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas” catapulted them to international fame. After Wham! disbanded in 1986, Michael embarked on a highly successful solo career with his debut album “Faith,” which won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year and sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Known for his powerful voice and genre-spanning music, Michael remained a prominent figure in the music industry for decades. He was also known for his philanthropy and activism, particularly in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness. George Michael passed away on December 25, 2016, but his music and legacy continue to influence and inspire.
5 Interesting Facts about George Michael
1. George Michael sold over 115 million records worldwide throughout his career.
2. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
3. Michael was a close friend of Princess Diana and performed at the Concert for Diana in her honor in 2007.
4. He came out as gay in 1998 after being arrested for “engaging in a lewd act” in a public restroom in Beverly Hills.
5. Michael anonymously donated millions to various charities, including Childline, the Terrence Higgins Trust, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Michael
1. “You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.”
2. “I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man.”
3. “I want to make the world dance. Forget about the price tag.”
4. “I have the audience I deserve. Or at least I have the audience that represents the kind of people that I like.”
5. “I think the media was a very different animal when I was a young pop star. It was much more interested in the music.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, George Michael’s net worth was estimated to be around $200 million.
Children
George Michael did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [George Michael’s Official Website](https://www.georgemichael.com/
2. [BBC News: George Michael Biography](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38427459
4. [Biography.com: George Michael](https://www.biography.com/musician/george-michael
5. [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: George Michael](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/george-michael
