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George Michael’s Illness & Death Explained: How Old The Wham! Star Was When He Died
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George Michael was the celebrated and legendary music star and half of the breakout pop hit duo Wham!, with his tragic death leaving a hole in the music industry. Generating a series of hits in the 1980s, the powerful singer-songwriter-producer would become a cultural icon and luminary of his time. Unfortunately, George Michael's demons would eventually catch up to him and begin to erode the star's mental and physical health. A prolonged battle with both drugs and depression would take its toll on the talented musician and leading to his eventual decline, with friends and family looking on.

Being catapulted into international superstardom at the tender age of 22, George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou) would ride the wave of commercial success with his flamboyant and unapologetic pop group Wham!. Forming the band with his close childhood friend, Andrew Ridgeley, George would quickly establish his confidence and talent as a lead singer,...
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  • 7/7/2023
  • by Jerad Mullicane
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