pattricia Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 On C5 last night was a programme basically about the rise and fall of George Michael . He’s not my favourite singer but I found the programme very interesting. Although it was a repeat I hadn’t seen it before. It told you the stress that popular singers are under to stay on top. Towards the end of his life he was a heavy drug user, but he also gave a lot of money anonymously to charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 When the Glazers bought Manchester United some of the fans set up a separate club - F.C. United - George Michael donated £10,000 to the new club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, cressida said: When the Glazers bought Manchester United some of the fans set up a separate club - F.C. United - George Michael donated £10,000 to the new club I’m very impressed by this side of him. It said on the programme that he gave money to this couple to have IVF , and it was successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 He gave £8000 to a waitress who was working to get through university as she served him in a cafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I've a lot of respect for people who do that, often when I read genuine hard luck stories I hope that the wealthy help them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, pattricia said: I’m very impressed by this side of him. It said on the programme that he gave money to this couple to have IVF , and it was successful. That was Lynette Gillard- she appeared on Deal or No Deal hoping to win at least £15k for IVF treatment. She didn't win but George Michael had watched the show and rang (Ch 4) the next day to give the full £15k to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr Fisk said: That was Lynette Gillard- she appeared on Deal or No Deal hoping to win at least £15k for IVF treatment. She didn't win but George Michael had watched the show and rang (Ch 4) the next day to give the full £15k to her. A lot of people say if it’s anonymous why is it publicised, but it’s the people he gives it to who make it public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, pattricia said: A lot of people say if it’s anonymous why is it publicised, but it’s the people he gives it to who make it public. I believe it only came to light after his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mr Fisk said: I believe it only came to light after his death. Exactly. It would be disclosed in his will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 hours ago, pattricia said: Exactly. It would be disclosed in his will. Really? How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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