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An inquest later revealed he had died from heart failure and liver disease. A series of devastating catastrophes has ripped George Michael's family apart - with the Wham! Melanie and George - whose mother Lesley died in 1997 - are survived by their father . She died of cancer in 1997, with George's body being laid to rest next to hers in Highgate West Cemetery in North London. 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. He admitted: I had no physical confidence whatsoever. Their father Jack is still alive . He was a Greek Cypriot restaurateur who emigrated to England in the 1950s. Melanie was born in 1960, three years before George. In the late '80s, Michael started getting more critical recognition for his work. Exactly three years to the day of George's tragic passing, tragedy struck once again. Copyright 2023 IBTimes UK. 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Georgie Michael dies aged 53. Angela Anne Galloway: What happened to Drew McIntyres mother? "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. 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. He quickly distanced himself from it, saying he was hacked. I am sure he will be enjoying seeing Emelia [Clark]'s amazing light bulb smile, something they share, across the celestial miles! Updates and news about all categories will send to you. George's dad, Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou, and sister Yioda Panayiotou have mourned the loss of three of the most important people in their lives. As children we played together all the time. 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 . Some relatives have said they found out about the Wham! R.I.P MJMichael Jackson's Father, Joseph Jackson is still alive now, and so is Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson. 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. I was shaking him and saying, 'George, George' but he was dead.. Funnily enough, my father always used to say that he didnt think I could sing.. I think its important for the story.. 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. Troubled Fadi has had a tumultuous few years since the death of George, who he was in a relationship with for seven years. Then he noticed that the position of George's door hadn't changed and made the gut-wrenching discovery inside. The majority of his estate went to his older sisters, his father, Jack, and other friends. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Melanie and George were very close so it has been tough in the last three years. The 48-year . He released several hits including the live album Symphonica. Do you have a story to share? It is not known whether they ever went through with it. According to a statement released by Fadi on Instagram in 2018, the pair had fought the day before and slept in separate beds. Also Read: Lancelot Owens Sr: Everything About The Father Of Queen Latifah. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His debut album as a solo artist, Faith, is considered one of the greatest pop albums of the decade, and his 1990 album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. If George Michael's death from supposed natural causes truly caused by the long-gestating grief leftover from the 1993 death of first love . Initially, sources claimed the grief-stricken hairdresser had died from a 'broken heart'. There are things about my mum that I only realised later, things that make me admire her, he recalled. Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: Its impossible, how could this happen? On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! Last year, he told The Mirror: "George was cursed. Long-time friend Andros Georgiou believes the singer would still be alive if Anelsmo had not died. He was first photographed with George in 2015 after they were snapped walking together in Switzerland. They were joined by 80-year-old dad Kyriacos and cousins in paying tribute to George. Referring to Melanie's death, he continued: "Its impossible, how could this happen? Where is she now? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Her death plunged the late singer into a deep. The Metropolitan police said they were called by the London ambulance service shortly after 7.30pm. And as we grew up together, I encouraged him musically. She was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery West in north London. She was also with him for most of his life milestones, and George left the bulk of his estate to her and his other sister Yioda. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Wed write songs and record them on a tape recorder. "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. She was also called Lesley Angold Panayiotou. He wrote on Facebook: "My biggest fear has come true. 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But all my interests changed, everything changed in six months. 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. In an interview with The Sun, Georgiou stated: When my son James was born . Just the idea of coming to a foreign country and working until your fingers bleed. "I think one of the reasons he liked me was because I knew a lot about music. 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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. George was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in Finchley, North London, on June 25, 1963. 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. I never really told my parents that I wanted to be a pop star or anything. George was laid to rest at Highgate Cemetery beside his beloved mum Lesley, leaving behind his father and sisters Melanie and Yioda. He is considered a pop cultural icon and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with sales of over 125 million records worldwide. Valerie M. Richardson: Who is Haley Lu Richardsons mother. 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. George said: We used to have a laugh, we had the same sense of humour. 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. Georges earliest pal was David Austin, later a 1980s singer himself who also wrote and produced with the pop star. George. "She stayed indoors, had shopping delivered and rarely left the house.". George had lived close to his mother in London until her death. 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. She died at age 58 in Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom. As a very, very young child I dont suppose I saw him at all, said George. star, his sister Melanie Panayiotou, mum Lesley Angold Panayiotou and dad Kyriacos 'Jack' Panayiotou are seen posing while having dinner. The first sign of real obsession with music was with an old wind-up gramophone that mum had thrown out into the garage, George said in his 1990 autobiography, Bare. His nickname is Jack. singer had passed away suddenly at the age of just 53-years-old. His dad, Greek Cypriot restaurateur Kyriacos Jack Panayiotou, is still alive. Lesley Angold Harrison Panayiotou died on February 26, 1997. Unfortunately, his wife passed away in the year 1997 and was buried at Highgate Cemetery West. 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. I didnt learn about hard work from him because I could never work as hard as he did. Wham! Hed go to school in cherry silk trousers and have three little Adam Ant braids. Rest in peace dear Mel.". The restaurateur changed his name from Greek-Cypriot Kyriacos Panayiotou to the slightly more anglicised Jack Pana. The stars father was Greek Cypriot restaurateur, Kyriacos Panayiotou, who came to the UK in 1953. Well George died on his mothers birthday, so that might answer a few questions. The pair started their romance shortly after George's split with his long-term partner Kenny Goss. Michael Jackson's Dad Is Still Alive At Age 79!! Email [email protected], Celeb obsessed? On December 25th 2016, the world was deeply saddened when news broke that the Wham! Jack Panos fathered George Michael. His son was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on 25 June 1963 in East Finchley, London. His first solo single, Careless Whisper, reached number one in over 20 countries, including the UK and US. George and Fadi first met in 2009. 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