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English singer-songwriter and pop icon renowned for his soulful vocals, Wham! fame, and multi-platinum solo career. George Michael rose to stardom in the 1980s as half of Wham! before becoming a global solo artist. He sold over 115 million records worldwide, won two Grammy Awards, and produced era-defining hits like 'Careless Whisper' and 'Faith'. His career spanned four decades, marked by artistic reinvention and personal struggles.

• In 1998, he was arrested for 'engaging in a lewd act' in a Beverly Hills public restroom, leading to his forced coming out as gay. He later satirized the incident in the music video for 'Outside'.
• He secretly donated millions to charities, including child cancer funds and NHS nurses, often anonymously – revelations that emerged posthumously.
• Struggled with depression and drug abuse following the death of his partner Anselmo Feleppa from AIDS in 1993 and his mother from cancer in 1997.
• Arrested multiple times for drug-related offenses (2006–2010), serving jail time in 2010 for cannabis possession while driving.
• Died of natural causes at 53 on Christmas Day 2016: dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver disease.