pattricia 574 #1 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cressida 1,551 #2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 574 #3 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1 102 #4 Posted May 4, 2020 He gave £8000 to a waitress who was working to get through university as she served him in a cafe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cressida 1,551 #5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest #6 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 574 #7 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest #8 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 574 #9 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RiffRaff 10 #10 Posted May 4, 2020 4 hours ago, pattricia said: Exactly. It would be disclosed in his will. Really? How so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
