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9 Years Ago Today, the World Lost One of the Best-Selling Musicians of All Time
For decades, Christmas would be defined by the iconic Wham! hit “Last Christmas” which climbed the charts, created covers by singers such as Ariana Grande, and inspired the 2019 movie of the same name starring Emilia Clarke. However, nine years ago, George Michael, the man responsible for "Last Christmas", died on Christmas Day. Since his sudden death at age 53, Christmas has not been the same.
It was not just the iconic Wham! song that made Michael a festive legend. It was also his contribution to the song that prevented “Last Christmas” from going number one, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and his poignant “December Song” that cemented his status. Despite being known for “Careless Whisper” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”, “Last Christmas” was the song that defined his legacy and his career for the remainder of his life and long after his death. Michael was the Christmas icon for this reason, alongside other artists such as Mariah Carey.
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“Nobody Can Know It’s From Me”: How George Michael Quietly Helped Hundreds of Strangers
When George Michael died on Christmas Day 2016, tributes poured in celebrating his music, his voice, and his cultural impact. But in the days and weeks that followed, another story began to emerge—one he had deliberately kept hidden for decades. Friends, charities, and even complete strangers revealed that Michael had been a tireless, deeply private philanthropist whose only rule was absolute anonymity. “Nobody Can Know It’s From Me. If the press finds out, I’ll stop,” his manager later recalled him saying, a condition that ensured his kindness stayed out of headlines until he was no longer here to stop it.
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