George – who was found dead by his partner Fadi Fawaz – is thought to have died from heart failure although a post mortem to confirm this will take place shortly.
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Kennedy posted a picture of himself and the star on his Instagram page yesterday, writing: “Rest In Peace George I’m heartbroken we never got to speak again after so many years”.
The Faith hitmaker’s publicist confirmed the tragic news at the time of his death, and on Tuesday (27Dec16), the representative issued a new statement to express the family’s gratitude for the messages of condolence. “There will be no further comment at this stage”.
Police are treating Michael’s passing as “unexplained but not suspicious”.
George Michael’s boyfriend is speaking out just days after the 53-year-old singer passed away.
Andrew Ridgeley, the other half of Wham! “I’m so honored u like my rendition of ‘One More Try, ‘” Carey wrote.
He said: “Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large”.
George Michael’s estimated £100 million fortune is expected to go to his Godchildren. Its successor, the appropriately named Make It Big, was the record that truly skyrocketed the band to stardom.
She said: “I’ve been a fan for 30 or more years. I think he would have been genuinely humbled by the expression of sadness from people”. “He was a major part of my life and I loved him very, very much”. The pop star had revealed his sexual orientation after a 1998 arrest for lewd behavior in a public toilet in Los Angeles.
“This is as good of a time as any”, he told CNN’s Jim Moret then. “At the end of the day we have a choice”.
Friends of the star have shared accounts of Michael’s philanthropy throughout his life.
That’s how we’ll remember you, George.
Meanwhile, fans also gathered together to sing a sweet rendition of “Last Christmas” outside his home this evening. “He was an exceptional artist and a strong supporter of LGBT and workers’ rights”.
The music world is facing another shocking loss following the death of George Michael.
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On Christmas Eve, the Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt died aged 68.
