George Michael died suddenly on Christmas Day 2016 at his Oxfordshire estate in England, where police found s lifeless body, and where fans still shaken by the tragedy return to this day to leave tributes! The heartfelt memorials stand in stark contrast to the hitmaker’s grave site in north London’s Highgate Cemetery, which remains unmarked by a headstone two years later. George, born Georgios Panayiotou, enjoyed a successful solo career after first topping the charts together with Andrew Ridgeley as the duo Wham! Read on for exclusive photos of fans anniversary tributes to George, and click here for more reflections on celebs who suffered untimely deaths….
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The handcrafted markers left at the scene and in the park across the street from George's residence underscore his following's devotion — a fitting testament to an artist who sold over 115 million records worldwide.
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Ornaments, oversized posters, touching collages, photos, lanterns and candles adorn the grounds, trees and fencing, alerting passers by to their proximity to tragedy.
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Visitors to Highgate Cemetery, where George's remains were buried in a family plot, encounter a warm display as well — for the singer's mom!
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Lesley Angold Panayiotou‘s grave features a cross-topped tombstone and is beautifully tended with flowers.
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Fans remain flummoxed by the fact that George's presence at the site remains spectral — especially since, even in death, George has been something of an angel to his favorite charities. As
RadarOnline reported,
several still receive donations in the singer's name.
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The handcrafted markers left at the scene and in the park across the street from George's residence underscore his following's devotion — a fitting testament to an artist who sold over 115 million records worldwide.
Ornaments, oversized posters, touching collages, photos, lanterns and candles adorn the grounds, trees and fencing, alerting passers by to their proximity to tragedy.
Visitors to Highgate Cemetery, where George's remains were buried in a family plot, encounter a warm display as well — for the singer's mom!
Lesley Angold Panayiotou‘s grave features a cross-topped tombstone and is beautifully tended with flowers.
Fans remain flummoxed by the fact that George's presence at the site remains spectral — especially since, even in death, George has been something of an angel to his favorite charities. As
RadarOnline reported,
several still receive donations in the singer's name.
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