This person died in 2016 at age 53. He was a handsome, smiling teen-pop idol making lighthearted singles like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” then arriving as a grown-up pop sex symbol with his 1987 album “Faith.” He was the most-played performer on British radio from 1984 to 2004. In 1998 he came out as gay. Today’s dead celebrity is George Michael.

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In this installment of Famous & Gravy, we explore the complex life of George Michael as part of a celebrity obituary podcast and known for what makes a life worth remembering, by analyzing contradictions, legacy-building, and public image. This entry frames legacy not as a fixed point, but as an ongoing negotiation. This legacy podcast explores life lessons from celebrities and contributes to famous lives reframed.

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