7 Instances That Show Just How Generous George Michael Was And What His Loss Means For The World
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2016 continued to live up to its godawful reputation when the world lost yet another icon to add to its list. George Michael, who started his career with Wham! in the 1980s and was a legendary musician in his own right, passed away at the age of 53 on Christmas morning.
Michael's manager said the official cause of death was heart failure. His family released a statement through his publicist, reading, "It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period."
George Michael was born with good looks and some seriously amazing talent, and went on to grow into a long-time star. His charismatic stage performances made him an absolute favorite with the audience. Consequently, his passing sent shockwaves through the internet.
Long time friend and fellow musician Elton John was in shock and shared a tweet on Twitter.
I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. RIP @GeorgeMichael pic.twitter.com/1LnZk8o82m
¡ª Elton John (@eltonofficial) December 26, 2016
Fellow Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley was also heartbroken
Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6
¡ª Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016
Meanwhile, people on the internet began tweeting stories about George Michael¡¯s selfless generosity. It's then that you understand the true worth of the man.
Read on!
#1.
George Michael worked anonymously at a homeless shelter I was volunteering at. I've never told anyone, he asked we didn't. That's who he was
¡ª EMILYNE MONDO (@EmilyneMondo) December 26, 2016
#2.
A woman on 'Deal Or No Deal' told us she needed ?15k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the ?15k.
¡ª Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 26, 2016
#3.
George Michael was also the only star on HWTBAMillionaire who, when gambling all the charity's cash, said "if I lose it, I'll just pay it".
¡ª Sali Hughes (@salihughes) December 26, 2016
#4.
I wrote in a piece ages ago about a celeb I'd worked with tipping a barmaid ?5k because she was a student nurse in debt. Was George Michael.
¡ª Sali Hughes (@salihughes) December 26, 2016
#5.
A lady from a children's charity once told me they were only still afloat because of George Michael ? https://t.co/W0vs3QxN1E
¡ª Kate Waugh (@katewaugh) December 26, 2016
#6.
George Michael once gave free concert for NHS nurses as a thank you for looking after his late mother #MerryXmasNHS https://t.co/JxLsBR20yN
¡ª Andrew (@wisecur) December 26, 2016
#7.
@richardosman he gave a stranger in a cafe ?25k as she was crying over debt. Told the waitress to give her the cheque after he left.
¡ª VectorVictoria (@V3ct0rv1ct0r) December 26, 2016
RIP, legend.
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