Born: 25 June 1963 · Died: 25 December 2016 · Age at death: 53
How old was George Michael when he died?
George Michael died aged 53. He was born on 25 June 1963 and died on 25 December 2016.
British singer and songwriter who rose to fame with the duo Wham!
Did you know?He was a generous philanthropist who often donated large sums of money anonymously to individuals in need and various charities.
Quick facts
Date of birth25 June 1963
Date of death25 December 2016
Age at death53
Cause of deathDilated cardiomyopathy, fatty liver disease
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceEast Finchley, United Kingdom
Occupationsinger-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
Editor's Take:
George Michael wrote pop songs with a soul singer's voice. With Wham! he made joyful hits. As a solo artist he became more serious, singing about desire, loss and freedom. He fought his record label in court to control his career. After being outed in 1998, he responded with humour and defiance. That helped shift public attitudes. After his death, stories emerged of his quiet generosity to strangers and charities.
Key Milestones
1981: Forms Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley
1984: Releases Last Christmas
1987: Releases Faith
1992: Performs at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an English singer-songwriter and record producer. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
George Michael's birthday is June 25. He was born on June 25, 1963 in East Finchley, United Kingdom.
How old was George Michael when he died?
George Michael died on December 25, 2016, aged 53.
Who shares a birthday with George Michael?
Famous people who share George Michael's June 25 birthday include George Orwell, Antoni Gaudí, Anthony Bourdain, Yanka Kupala and Jean-Joseph Sanfourche.
