George Michael stunned everyone including his duet partner Elton John with his wonderful Live Aid performance.

Relive one of Live Aid's greatest performances, 40 years on

George Michael smiling and speaking at a press conference following his illness in 2011

The unexpected song that got George Michael through difficult five-week hospital stay

George Michael and Freddie Mercury

How ‘horrible’ coincidence increased George Michael’s emotional connection to Freddie Mercury

Watch George Michael’s immaculate acoustic performance of ‘Freedom 90’ for MTV

Watch George Michael’s immaculate acoustic performance of ‘Freedom 90’ for MTV

George Michael lost the love of his life in 1993, a pivotal loss that impacted his music.

The heartbreaking ballad George Michael wrote for the one true love he lost

George Michael crowned Smooth's All Time Top 500 number one for eighth year running

George Michael crowned Smooth's All Time Top 500 number one for eighth year

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George Michael performing Roxanne.

George Michael’s jazz cover of The Police’s Roxanne is still stunning 25 years on

George Michael smiling

George Michael receives moving Ivor Novello award nomination – all the details

The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert saw the George Michael and Lisa Stansfield (top) join stars including David Bowie and Annie Lennox in celebrating the life of the Queen frontman.

The Freddie Mercury tribute concert: A guide to the greatest gig of the ‘90s

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Even George Michael's rehearsals were as remarkable as a proper performance.

Watch this rare footage of George Michael’s incredible rehearsal of 'Hand to Mouth' in 1996

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George Michael’s generosity revealed again as backing singer spills on secret gift: 'He was our guardian angel'

The inside story of George Michael and Princess Diana’s gorgeous friendship

The inside story of George Michael and Princess Diana’s gorgeous friendship

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George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in the music video for Last Christmas

Wham! reflect on Last Christmas' enduring popularity: ‘It’s extraordinary’

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Wham! members Andrew Ridgley, George Michael, and Pepsi and Shirlie smiling and performing.

Wham!’s secret to success – as told by Pepsi, Shirlie and Andrew Ridgeley

George Michael smiling and performing on stage in Wembley

Relive George Michael’s phenomenal Wembley ‘Last Christmas’ performance from 2006

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Wham! reveal heartwarming reason George Michael loved Christmas so much

Last Christmas album and George Michael smiling

Watch incredible moment George Michael teases ‘Last Christmas’ in previously unseen footage

George Michael singing on stage and with others at the Band Aid recording

How George Michael transformed Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' with one note