George Michael | |
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![]() Michael in 2011 | |
Born | Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou 25 June 1963 |
Died | 25 December 2016 Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England | (aged 53)
Cause of death | Cardiomyopathy and myocarditis caused by fatty liver disease[1] |
Resting place | Highgate cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, Record producer |
Years active | 1981–2016 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop Pop rock Dance pop R&B Jazz Blue Eyed Soul |
Instruments | Vocals Piano Keyboards Guitar Bass guitar Drums Percussion |
Labels | Columbia Records, DreamWorks, Virgin, Epic, Sony Music |
Website | www.georgemichael.com |
Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016), known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the greatest cultural icons of his generation.