"We Expected Him To Die" Former Partner of George Michael On His Passing 

When I was 8, my mom and I were at the airport on our way to Puerto Rico. George Michael was walking by and my mother approached him for an autograph. He was so very kind and did as my mom asked. He then bent down, and with that amazing word he used, he asked me "What is your name "Darling"? He was such a lovely man and his kindness I will never forget. Rest Peacefully In Paradise George Michael.

The reason why so many people still mourn his loss is because we all saw a part of ourselves in him. He was insecure, vulnerable, lonely , depressed… and all of it was played out in public. So many of us carry these crosses in secret, afraid of showing too many people what our fears are.. He created a safe space in his music for us to feel and work through it all. He never portrayed this perfect image. He showed the world his flaws. He was a real person. Truly inspirational! Truly AMAZING truly FLAWLESS!

Very sad interview. Did not recognize Kenny. He has pickled his brain with alcohol. Yet, he reinforced the goodness in george. George was only 2 years younger than me. His songs and lyrics hit deep in my soul as a gay man. Truly one of a kind. I still cry for losing him. Never met him. Just a tremendous loss. It is sad the demons he struggled with because of his shyness and insecurities. They destroyed him.

George Michael had it all. I could listen to him forever. He was real, gifted and talented. He sang like an angel.

...George quietly anonymously did so many things for so many people. He truly was a gem 💓

I still get so upset about his loss, and Freddie Mercury. Both of these men are my childhood and teenage years. A massive part of my life.

George had that "smile" that let you know he was just as beautiful on the inside as he was on the out. RIP George...we will always love you.

_"The Light That Burns Twice as Bright Burns Half as Long"._ R.I.P George Michael

Saw George Michael in concert in 80's in CT When everyone sat down and it got quiet for a ballad...my friend and I jumped up and together as loud as 2 teenage girls could SCREAM we said: "WE LOVE YOU GEORGE!!" and he turned and said quickly..."I love you too!" and we were in total HEAVEN! lol

George's musical artistry was extremely rare. His voice, songwriting and producing ability just to name a few can never be overstated. He was the complete package inside and out. What a loss to the music world and to humanity..

George Michael's voice was just as beautiful, in live concert, as it was on the CD you listened to. I was lucky to see him in concert and won't ever forget it.

Growing up off the same street as George in Radlett, ( Oakridge Avenue), I often bumped into George or his family whilst growing up. He was actually a quite shy and private man, by nature, but also incredibly kind and genuine and possessed as the world was about to find out, a most amazing songwriting and singing talent. He had French lessons with my next door neighbour, as did I, and I often bumped into him walking his dog, over Hill Farm during the 80’s. His lovely sister Melanie worked in Upstairs Downstairs, the funky hairdressers that was then in town ( and she was also adorable and had exactly the same kind yet inherently quiet shy nature as George, until you got to know her, as I did as she used to wash my hair ) and his favourite local restaurant was The Cabin, a quiet tucked away Chinese with floral wallpaper and carpet on the floor, sadly both venues now long gone ( it’s now a Costa 🤨 ). Often Fans would come wondering up Oakridge Avenue en masse ( George’s house was top left with Greek pillars ) but there was a tacit rule amongst all of us kids to misdirect the fans so as to try and keep the Michaels family privacy ( there were no gates ect protecting them and fans would just walk up the driveway and drive poor Lesley mad as most of the time he wasn’t in! ). It was a kinder gentler time in the 80’s 😀….. His old black Range Rover with it’s H1 YOG number plates signalled his appearance in much later years. The last time I saw him was walking my parents basset hound Herbie, over the fields in Hill Farm. I knew it was George, hadn’t seen him in ages, but this was the early 90s and he was embroiled with the fight was Sony. He had lost a lot of weight, looked fantastic, was dressed from top to toe in Black, with slim fit black jeans ( quite something then ) and even from a distance I could tell it was him again. As we passed he said Hello and this time he had no dogs with him. He was literally walking the fields alone in quiet contemplation, field on one side, Radlett Brook on the other. He bent down, stroked Herbie and then asked how I was. I said all good thanks and remembered saying Good Luck with Sony George, he smiled, said Thank You and carried on his way. Never saw him again after that …. George’s life changed considerably when he lost his Dear Mum, Lesley. Like me, I think he struggled with his sexuality. At heart he was a kind and decent family man, and he would have made a great father. Back then, being gay and being a father did not really go together … times are so different now thank goodness. Knowing George that very little I did, just want to assure all his fans that he really was one of the kindest human beings, he helped so many people selflessly, and did not do it for thanks or publicity. He was a normal gentleman in possession of an abnormal talent. I don’t know Kenny at all. But from my perspective we should never judge. It’s easy to come across badly in an interview especially if that interview is by Piers! Trust George, there must have been some reason why he stayed with Kenny for 15 years and why Kenny was George’s family’s favourite partner. Peace and Love to you all x

George Michael was drop dead gorgeous!! He was breathtaking & exudes sexiness!! OMG!! That just exemplifies how humble a person he really was & how he felt that he didn't deserve to be privy to all of his success that he worked his behind off for! He was AMAAAAZING!! AND, GORGEOUS BEYOND EXPRESSION!❤

I remember being at a slumber party in 1984 (8th grade) and we were all watching MTV and the Careless Whisper video came on for the first time and I was just blown away by that song!! Even as an 8th grade kid!

George Michael was a gorgeous man and an incredible voice and talent. So sad he left us too soon. 😢

This guy was on something for sure!

The fact that George didn't realize how handsome he was added to his appeal. It gave him a boyish shy like personality and along with those sad eyes, he was incredibly attractive. He most definitely has left music that will touch lives for as long as earth exists. Kenny was lucky to have been in his life, and George was just as lucky to have Kenny. This interview was so sweet. I am glad to see a man who spoke so highly about his ex. Thanks for the great interview.

It defies logic that one of the most physically beautiful people ever on Earth could never see that he was perfect. His voice will never be matched. His heart was pure gold. He has left such a beautiful and tragic legacy.

I’m 83 and I loved George Michael he was such a presence in my life with his beautiful voice and songs and I miss him no one will ever equal him and I am having his beautiful song Kissing a Fool played at my cremation shame I won’t hear it

I think I cried the most over him. It was such a shock. He was that special.

I miss George Michael. Still hurts.

I can’t tell if Kenny is scattered because he was high …or if he’s sick. He doesn’t look well.

I don’t know their history but this is a rough interview. Kenny seems to have his own current issues with substances. The stories were awkward. Lots of interruptions. Left with a strange feeling.

Will miss George lots...he did a lot for those who suffer injustice in this world..super talented, intelligent, empathic, generous and kind...he was a one in a million 😞

A great loss George Michael gone far to soon. A part of my youth died when he passed away on Christmas day. A fantastic songwriter and singer. Rest easy George with your dear mum and sister. 🇬🇧

I still miss him. I think he was wonderful. So talented and attractive.

Still can’t believe he passed away ! He always had that young spirit. Always wanted him to be immortal. Him and Freddie ❤️

It's very obvious from this interview that Kenny is still grieving for George. His love for George is very apparent. What a lovely man x

A great loss to so many, huge, huge talent, stunning voice and a beautiful man. Miss you George 💔

George Michael always wanted his legacy to be his music, not him as a person or any other person associated with him. Everything that anyone needs to know about him is in his music.

George Michael changed my life forever listening to his music in the early 80’s when I was 15 followed him through to the end - his music will live on - beautiful man - talented - generous & kind soul ❤️

Piers was drawing on all his talents for that interview !! George Michael was such a huge loss. Amazingly talented, beautiful man.

Why George Michael's death is so personal to me that i can't get over it even after 5 years, I don't know. How or why he elicits that love from you is still a mystery to me. Miss him so much.

Such an uncomfortable, almost sad interview to watch. Technical difficulties, time delay & the fact that this man is obviously not used to being in the spotlight or interviewed much didn't help. RIP George🥀

The day he died part of me died too... he was truly wonderful, and his music reminds me of my biggest loss in my life..... even 5 years on... I still cry over both of them... xxx

My father died last year at 50. He loved George Michael, it was his clubbing time when George Popped up in the Pop Scene.. when i was a child He always Played his music in the car on the way to bring me to school. I will always connect his music with my childhood with my daddy. Last year He gave me before He died on cancer this best of Geroge Michael CD collection... thank you Geroge.

What's going on with his face.??? He seems on another planet.

I don’t understand how he says “we were all expecting him to died” but he died alone and depressed and nobody tried to help him stand back to his feet 😢

Of all of the actors, performers that I’ve loved more than George Michael, that have died, his death felt like such an incredible loss. He was so kind and helped so many people in need and did it anonymously. It only came out after he died.

GEORGE WAS SO BEAUTY'FULL. HE COULDA BEEN A SUPERMODEL WERE HE NOT SUCH A MUSICAL GENIUS. THANK U❣

Kenny definitely a mess and in need of help himself. I am shocked by his looks and some of his comments. Thank you Pierce for appreciating George: his talent, his beautiful voice, and (yes) sense of humor!! MANY don't realize his wonderful sense of humor !! I love you beautiful George!!

George was a beautiful man!! Both inside and out!!

Though George Michael might not always have represented the most critically acclaimed musical genre he did manage to fuse and permanently wield his extraordinary understanding of pop music into so many other styles. He could take any tune and make it sound so much better. His versatility and musical acumen were no less than outstanding. He understood music as an art form and not simply as a vehicle to get from A to B. Music was his life and he sacrificed everything for his art. The world of music lost an enormous talent upon his passing, leaving none but a careless whisper.

George Michael was simply beautiful and his voice was unbelievable just perfect Rest In Peace

George Micheal did so much for so many and never wanted recondition for his efforts. He was a truly great singer and wonderful person.

This interview is a train wreck.

I feel so fortunate to have seen GM in concert many times, perfection every time, he loved his fans

Miss you George... so many songs part of my life and will be forever!!!

George M is a very talented songwriter and singer. Saw the Wham in Neflix last night and very sad to lose him.

George was absolutely GORGEOUS 👌

I cried so much when I learned he passed. Even years after when I still mourn his loss my boyfriend still says he would be sad at how much sadness I had. I said he doesn't care it's not like he knows me but his presence to myself and to my family bc I sung his songs to my child when he was in my belly. His songs have always made my family and myself happy. His voice his confidence and his emotions I've always loved him. I hope he understood its not just his talents the way he made money for who needed it but the way he made us feel that made use and him rich

Thank you for the music George ...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Still miss George, the best voice ever of the modern music industry and a kind and generous man !!! Hugs from a Belgian fan.

George was a such beautiful person❤

The song Faith was very important to me! I decided to lose weight after years of being so heavy….that song was playing as I would start my walks, and I lost every pound! When I went back to my teaching job after three months I was not recognized! This may seem a trivial thing, but his music inspired me to keep going! I really loved all his music!

George Alway's Stood Out Amongst Others👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

George Michael looked and sounded like an Angel and from what I learnt from watching many videos and reading articles about him is that George n could never see how talented and handsome he was he thought the opposite. He struggled through out his life that all he ever wanted was to be accepted for who he was and his musical genius and voice exuded such talent he was born with that and like Elvis he was a one off nobody could ever replicate.🕊️ ❤️🕊️

George was an innately charming wit and a true artist. I think we all thought he had the emotional resources to to overcome his demons. Such a huge loss to the world of music. God bless him, he was one of the good guys.

It’s so great how respectful and full of love he is talking about him! George is still missed so much and will never be forgotten ❤

George Michael was one of the best singers on earth.

Always a massive fan of George still chokes me up even now when I watch anything to do with George he was and still is one of the most greatest stars the world has ever seen I don't think he realised how much of a superstar he really was and still is even from a straight married man the guy had so much aura about him he was handsome and I don't think he saw that in himself he seemed to only be the real George when he was on stage he always looked at home and comfortable when he sang to his fans I honestly think he just wanted to be loved I certainly miss you George and you are loved god bless you RIP

There are two stars in my lifetime that have passed, one is George Michael and the other is David Bowie. So much talent and a real shock when they died.

George seemed kind and genuine also honest, it doesn't get better than that

We all hear his music virtually everyday, that it still seems so hard to accept that he's gone. An amazing song writer, performer and all round lovely human being.

Goerge Michael was an amazing singer and song writer. Everything I hear him on the radio I raise the volume!!! I am so sorry he is no longer with us but he will live on and be remembered for his beautiful songs. I loved him so much. I fell in love with him when he was in the band Wham!!!! May he rest in peace.

George Michael had the most beautiful face this world has ever seen . I have never seen anyone that comes close . His talent was endless and will live on forever . RIP George Michael

This guy is soft spoken but at a mental deficit. He did not answer two key questions. “How did George Death Impact you?” “What was your favorite memory” he just answered something different and about himself wtf

I loved Wham as a teenager, but his album 'Listen Without Prejudice' was absolutely amazing and still is.

Uniqueness All The Way! @GeorgeMichael🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽

I will never forget the time I saw him in Sydney, I was walking along the crossing at North Bondi,something made me look at the car. When I looked it was a white shit box of a car but when I looked at the driver and passenger which was Andrew I had to look twice, I didn’t jump out of my skin screaming and carrying on star struck of course and thanked them for stopping. Within a matter of minutes I decided to walk along the beach parade and you wouldn’t believe it fate stepped in again and I saw them again. I can tell you they both were so down to earth, shy and humble human beings and respectful. They say one should never meet your crushes, I say bull, that was the best memorable encounter of my life and will cherish, definitely earth angels His newest documentary was true George style and how he would like to be remembered ❤

Kenny looks so unwell, his eyes. I feel sad seeing him like this.

Miss you George. You were one of the best parts of my youth.🥰☀️❤️

George Michael was and still is one of the best singers ever

I saw him in L.A. when he was with Wham. It was an amazing show. I was devastated when he passed away. So handsome and talented..

The guy had a massive good heart that far outweighed the finger pointing judgments from people yet he kept the many good deeds secret ..now that's a real good heart ❤️💫

Piers I love that you loved George too. Lovely words 💕💕💕

George Style OF Music IS RARE🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

What a complete farse of an interview. Listening to Kenny talking more about himself than George, it was painful to watch. He clearly wanted to talk more about himself than life with George. Of all the men George could have had I'm absolutely gobsmacked that he even lasted 25yrs with this man. Here's hoping he doesn't get anymore airtime. Let's remember George as the extremely talented musician that he was. He was loved not just by men worldwide but by women too. He's still to this day missed and very much loved.....his music lives on and that's exactly what he strived to do with his extraordinary talent. RIP George.

Happy birthday to George Michael you are missed you are a legend and you’ll never be forgotten😂❤

I still can't come to terms with the loss. Thank you for this.

🍃🎂🕊 25th June 2023 🍃💖🍃 George Michael's 60th Birthday.. Happy Birthday in the Sky George 🕊⛅ Thank You for the Musical Legacy 💋

😢❤ONE OF THE BEST SINGER PERFORMER S OF MOSTLY THE 80S ERA RIP ❤️ GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ❤️

Although I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing George Micheal personally I felt close to him through his music and I must say some of his tracks have really helped me in my life. Super talented and such a kind and generous soul, god bless you🙏🙏🙏

George was a cool cat, one of the best.

George Michael had one of the nicest voices of pop music.

I'm so sad that he passed away. He as a beautiful man on every level

I love ❤️ George Michael and his musical voice, his kindness and thank him for giving us all his gift of him self.

Tragic and sad…. One of the greatest talents of music

He gave so much without anyone knowing. A legend. Good memories of my youth.

His voice was angelic RIP ❤

George was my first crush and 40 years on, I love him even more. 💔

Gorgeous George was a totally inspirational talent that Britain had to offer The amount of charity work he donated his time and money to help others less fortunate than him truly humbling I lost a big piece of my heart died when he passed in xmas day 2016 Rest easy big guy may ur songs live on

I always loved GM… and was lucky enough to see him in concert during his faith tour when I was 13 yrs old. Such a beautiful voice 😊❤

Kenny still has sadness in his eyes when he talks about the hard times with George. You can tell he really loved him.

Sometimes in life there are some people so and so evil, and they are still alive, and those kind of evil people, anybody would wish they were dead, but at the same time there are another people that they meant so much to the world, because they have made the world cry of joy, and the world would have wished they would have never died. George Michael was one of those soul that world would have wished he would have never died, unfortunately he died tragically, and the world always is going to mourn him, I personally, felt great respect for his talent, because at his age his voice was flawless, and his high notes were amazing, and I still mourn him, and will aways will. RIP G Michael, and thanks for the joy you brought to the whole world.

Voice of an angel I miss his true talent there will never be another man who could touch our universe through song like he did ! God bless your soul George ❤❤❤❤

Yog George Michael was and always will be the GREATEST SINGER ON EARTH. No one I mean no one could EVER do what he's done in the music business. He was a Jack of all trades and master of ALL. George has many messages that we would like to say. He lived his life and music as he saw fit. An injured soul, that hurt just like we all do every day. He made the best of it and did it his way. We love you and miss you, George, may you continue to RIP. I know every word of each and every song he has publish and listen to his song daily. Until the day I die. Peace

I grew up listening to his music. He was a beautiful soul whose music will live on forever ❤

Bless him, Kenny looks like he’s struggling ❤️

Wow Kenny looks rough bless him