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George Michael's 13 most generous acts of charity
George Michael's 13 most generous acts of charity
Singing, songwriting legend George Michael passed away on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of 53, and the world continues to mourn his death. His legacy in the band Wham, along with his childhood friend Andrew Ridgeley has been immortalised in a new Netflix documentary about the 80s pop sensations. The film charts their humble beginnings as struggling musicians before making their breakthrough on Top of the Pops and writing landmark songs such as 'Last Christmas' and 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' before their eventual break-up in 1986. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Michael, whose real name was Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, died from a heart attack on December 25th 2016. In the wake of his untimely death many British charities, celebrities and individuals have revealed the secret donations, said to be in the total of millions, he made to various organisations and people in need, often anonymously. Here are 13 of his most giving moments: 1. George Michael gave a woman on Deal or No Deal £15k for IVF treatment. 2. George Michael once gave a stranger £25k to pay for her debts, after he overheard her crying in a café. 3. George Michael worked in a homeless shelter, anonymously, for years. 4. George Michael set up a Trust giving grants to support rights of disabled children and adults. 5. George Michael sent free tickets to hospital workers after they treated him for pneumonia 6. George Michael played a free Christmas concert for NHS nurses in memory of the support his mother got when she was suffering from cancer. 7. George Michael let David Baddiel use Faith for “almost nothing” in The Infidel. 8. George Michael donated all the royalties from Wham! Last Christmas/Everything She Wants to Ethiopian famine relief 9. George Michael purchased John Lennon’s 'Imagine' piano in 2000, for £1.67m so people could see it, and then handed it over to the Beatles Story museum. 10. George Michael gave the proceeds from Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me to children and Aids charities. 11. George Michael once tipped a barmaid £5k because she was a student nurse in debt. 12. George Michael gave Sports Relief £50,000 after comedian David Walliams swam the channel. 13. George Michael supported 28 charities, including a number of children's charities, including Barnardo’s and War Child. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-12 19:47
Why isn't Tom Hiddleston in Avengers group chat? Chris Hemsworth reveals why Loki isn't allowed
Why isn't Tom Hiddleston in Avengers group chat? Chris Hemsworth reveals why Loki isn't allowed
Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston's have their own sidechat going even though the latter isn't in the primary one
2023-06-22 17:53
Angelina Jolie praised for bringing daughter Zahara close to her roots as she joins Black college sorority
Angelina Jolie praised for bringing daughter Zahara close to her roots as she joins Black college sorority
Zahara Jolie-Pitt joined AKA sorority, which was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, DC
2023-11-16 19:57
15 Memorable Facts About Amy Winehouse
15 Memorable Facts About Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse recorded just two albums during her lifetime, but her singular talent was enough to quickly earn her legendary status.
2023-09-14 00:52
Logan Paul admits that he almost killed Rey Mysterio during recent WWE match
Logan Paul admits that he almost killed Rey Mysterio during recent WWE match
Logan Paul has confessed that him seemingly 'saving' Rey Mysterio's life during their recent WWE match was actually because he was at fault for the incident in the first place. Coming clean on Impaulsive, Paul admitted that his own mistake caused the fall which saw Mysterio almost land on his neck, so he had no choice but to step in. "I think I was too far back for the move and I think he didn’t clear enough ground for the move," he said. "So like truthfully while I like the headlines and I like being gassed up like this, I was just doing my job.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-11-15 20:16
Matthew Perry's 1997 'SNL' appearance revisited as show pays special tribute after 'Friends' star's death
Matthew Perry's 1997 'SNL' appearance revisited as show pays special tribute after 'Friends' star's death
Matthew Perry, the former 'Friends' star, passed away on October 28, 2023 and 'Saturday Night Live' honored him during a Halloween-themed episode
2023-10-29 18:52
'Missing' Clint Eastwood's inner circle worried about his health amid osteoporosis fears
'Missing' Clint Eastwood's inner circle worried about his health amid osteoporosis fears
Insiders with knowledge noted how the 92-year-old thespian has only two small projects in post-production in which he plays himself and nothing else in the pipeline
2023-05-12 20:52
15 Facts About Édouard Manet’s ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’ (‘Luncheon on the Grass’)
15 Facts About Édouard Manet’s ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’ (‘Luncheon on the Grass’)
Today, ‘Luncheon on the Grass’ (or ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’) is regarded as 19th century French painter Édouard Manet's greatest triumph.
2023-09-13 06:15
The twisted story of why Amber Heard gave Johnny Depp a knife engraved with Spanish phrase 'until death'
The twisted story of why Amber Heard gave Johnny Depp a knife engraved with Spanish phrase 'until death'
When asked why she gifted him a weapon, Amber Heard said she 'wasn’t afraid' of Johnny Depp stabbing her
2023-05-17 11:58
A 'killer sloth' horror movie is coming and no one can take the trailer seriously
A 'killer sloth' horror movie is coming and no one can take the trailer seriously
The trailer has dropped for a new 'killer sloth' movie, and fans can't help but compare its parody-like nature to Cocaine Bear. Directed by Matthew Goodhue, Slotherhouse follows the story of a sorority girl who adopts a pet sloth in a bid to become more popular with the girls she lives with. However, 'Alpha' the sloth turns murderous, stabbing girls in the shower and creeping up on them in bed. It comes across as pretty terrifying, until you remember...it's a sloth. Slotherhouse lands in cinemas on 30 August 2023. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-08-03 17:57
Drake's young son drew his For All The Dogs album artwork
Drake's young son drew his For All The Dogs album artwork
Drake's son is following in his painter mother's footsteps after he drew the artwork for his dad's upcoming album.
2023-08-22 19:24
Who is Wander Franco's wife? MLB launches probe into allegations of inappropriate relationship involving Tampa Bay Rays shortstop
Who is Wander Franco's wife? MLB launches probe into allegations of inappropriate relationship involving Tampa Bay Rays shortstop
Wander Franco was initially present in the dugout during Sunday's game against Cleveland but left during the fifth inning
2023-08-14 15:15