George Michael’s Sister Melanie Dead at 55, Three Years After Pop Legend
Tragedy has struck the Panayiotou family again. Melanie Panayiotou, sister of iconic pop star George Michael, has died suddenly aged 55 – exactly three years after her famous brother.
The family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement, revealing Melanie passed away over the Christmas period.
Family Requests Privacy After Sudden Loss
George Michael, born Georgios Panayiotou, died on Christmas Day 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Now, melancholy has returned with Melanie’s unexpected death.
“We would simply ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this very sad time,” a family statement issued through lawyer John Reid said. “There will be no further comment.”
Fans and friends alike are mourning the loss of another member of the Michael family, remembering the talented siblings whose lives were cut short far too soon.
