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Musician Andrew Ridgley (R) and singer George Michael in the British band “Wham”. Picture: Supplied Picture: Supplied
1/23Musician Andrew Ridgley (R) and singer George Michael in the British band “Wham”. Picture: Supplied Picture: Supplied
Musician Andrew Ridgley (l) and singer George Michael in the British band “Wham”. Picture: Supplied
2/23Musician Andrew Ridgley (l) and singer George Michael in the British band “Wham”. Picture: Supplied
George Michael - Careless Whisper cover. 1984. Picture: Supplied
3/23George Michael - Careless Whisper cover. 1984. Picture: Supplied
July 13, 1985, Britain’s Princess Diana meets singers Elton John, center, and George Michael, right, on her arrival at Wembley Stadium in London for the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa . Picture: AP Photo
4/23July 13, 1985, Britain’s Princess Diana meets singers Elton John, center, and George Michael, right, on her arrival at Wembley Stadium in London for the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa . Picture: AP Photo
WHAM - Fantastic album cover. 1983. Picture: Supplied
5/23WHAM - Fantastic album cover. 1983. Picture: Supplied
July 13, 1985, from left, George Michael of Wham!, concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Bono of U2, Paul McCartney, concert organizer Bob Geldof and Freddie Mercury of Queen join in the finale of the Live Aid famine relief concert, at Wembley Stadium, London.Picture: AP Photo/Joe Schaber
6/23July 13, 1985, from left, George Michael of Wham!, concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Bono of U2, Paul McCartney, concert organizer Bob Geldof and Freddie Mercury of Queen join in the finale of the Live Aid famine relief concert, at Wembley Stadium, London.Picture: AP Photo/Joe Schaber
June 28 1986. Elton John backstage with Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael of Wham! at their 'The Final Concert', Wembley Stadium, London. Picture: Getty
7/23June 28 1986. Elton John backstage with Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael of Wham! at their 'The Final Concert', Wembley Stadium, London. Picture: Getty
August. 30, 1988. Singing great Aretha Franklin, right, joins George Michael during his Faith World Tour in Auburn Hills, Mich.Picture: AP Photo/Rob Kozloff
8/23August. 30, 1988. Singing great Aretha Franklin, right, joins George Michael during his Faith World Tour in Auburn Hills, Mich.Picture: AP Photo/Rob Kozloff
October 18, 1993, pop star George Michael, 30, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London at the start of his court action against Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies. Picture: AP Photo
9/23October 18, 1993, pop star George Michael, 30, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London at the start of his court action against Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies. Picture: AP Photo
“The Sun” newspaper front page headline “Zip me up before you go go” after singer George Michael was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act in a public toilet. sex crime lavatory restroom. Picture: Supplied
10/23“The Sun” newspaper front page headline “Zip me up before you go go” after singer George Michael was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act in a public toilet. sex crime lavatory restroom. Picture: Supplied
July 2, 2005. George Michael, left, and Paul McCartney, right, perform during the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London. The concert is part of a series of free concerts being held around the world designed to press leaders of the rich G8 countries to help impoverished African nations.PIcture: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
11/23July 2, 2005. George Michael, left, and Paul McCartney, right, perform during the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London. The concert is part of a series of free concerts being held around the world designed to press leaders of the rich G8 countries to help impoverished African nations.PIcture: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
June 09, 2007. British pop singer George Michael performing during his 25 Live concert at the Wembley Stadium in London.2016. Picture: AFP Photo
12/23June 09, 2007. British pop singer George Michael performing during his 25 Live concert at the Wembley Stadium in London.2016. Picture: AFP Photo
August 25, 2008. Singer George Michael performs on stage during his concert at Earls Court in London. Picture: Getty
13/23August 25, 2008. Singer George Michael performs on stage during his concert at Earls Court in London. Picture: Getty
February 26 2010. Singer George Michael at Manta Ray Restaurant at Finger Wharf, Woolloomooloo in Sydney while on his Australian tour. Picture: Getty
14/23February 26 2010. Singer George Michael at Manta Ray Restaurant at Finger Wharf, Woolloomooloo in Sydney while on his Australian tour. Picture: Getty
September 14, 2010. British singer George Michael arrives for sentencing at Highbury magistrates court in London, George Michael is facing a fine or jail time after he admitted driving while under the influence of drugs. The singer pleaded guilty last month to driving under the influence and possession of cannabis following an incident on July 4 when his Range Rover crashed into a photo shop in north London. Picture: AP Photo
15/23September 14, 2010. British singer George Michael arrives for sentencing at Highbury magistrates court in London, George Michael is facing a fine or jail time after he admitted driving while under the influence of drugs. The singer pleaded guilty last month to driving under the influence and possession of cannabis following an incident on July 4 when his Range Rover crashed into a photo shop in north London. Picture: AP Photo
August 12, 2012. British singer George Michael performs during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. Picture: AFP Photo
16/23August 12, 2012. British singer George Michael performs during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. Picture: AFP Photo
September 9, 2012, British singer George Michael performs on stage during a charity gala for the benefit of Sidaction, at the Opera Garnier in Paris. . Picture: AFP Photo
17/23September 9, 2012, British singer George Michael performs on stage during a charity gala for the benefit of Sidaction, at the Opera Garnier in Paris. . Picture: AFP Photo
September 9, 2012, British singer George Michael performs at a concert to raise money for the AIDS charity Sidaction, during the Symphonica tour at Palais Garnier Opera house in Paris, France. Picture: AP Photo
18/23September 9, 2012, British singer George Michael performs at a concert to raise money for the AIDS charity Sidaction, during the Symphonica tour at Palais Garnier Opera house in Paris, France. Picture: AP Photo
August 12, 2012. George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
19/23August 12, 2012. George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
British singer George Michael (R) spotted with new boyfriend Fadi Fawaz at the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool cafe at Woolloomooloo in Sydney. Picture: News Corp
20/23British singer George Michael (R) spotted with new boyfriend Fadi Fawaz at the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool cafe at Woolloomooloo in Sydney. Picture: News Corp
February 21 2012. Adele (L) accepts the Best Album award from George Michael during the BRIT Awards 2012 held at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Picture: Getty
21/23February 21 2012. Adele (L) accepts the Best Album award from George Michael during the BRIT Awards 2012 held at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Picture: Getty
UK singer George Michael. Picture: Supplied
22/23UK singer George Michael. Picture: Supplied
September 14th 2016. Reclusive singer George Michael is seen dining at an Oxfordshire restaurant with friends. Picture: SPLASH
23/23September 14th 2016. Reclusive singer George Michael is seen dining at an Oxfordshire restaurant with friends. Picture: SPLASH
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