While scandal and speculation generally dominate news cycles whenever a celebrity passes, something different happened when the world learned that singer George Michael had passed away.
A woman on 'Deal Or No Deal' told us she needed £15k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the £15k.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 26, 2016
Richard Osman, former Deal Or No Deal host, shared an amazing act of kindness by George Michael that flew under the radar, and it sparked a chain of responses from people who have either experienced or witnessed first hand how empathetic, kind, and caring Michael actually was in his private life.
@richardosman he gave a stranger in a cafe £25k as she was crying over debt. Told the waitress to give her the cheque after he left.
— VectorVictoria (@V3ct0rv1ct0r) December 26, 2016
I wrote in a piece ages ago about a celeb I'd worked with tipping a barmaid £5k because she was a student nurse in debt. Was George Michael.
— Sali Hughes (@salihughes) December 26, 2016
While his work with various charities is very well documented, his personal involvement in a number of non-publicized events earned him a reputation as an activist large enough to rival the one he has as a singer and performer.
His support for the LGBTQ community, the NHS and the miners marked George Michael out as an activist as well as a great artist. pic.twitter.com/tsKNp22Lr7
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) December 26, 2016
George Michael worked anonymously at a homeless shelter I was volunteering at. I've never told anyone, he asked we didn't. That's who he was
— EMILYNE MONDO (@EmilyneMondo) December 26, 2016
He kept quiet about it but #georgemichael also set up a Trust which gave grants to work supporting rights of #disabled children and adults.
— jenny morris (@jennifermor) December 26, 2016
These stories really showcase the kind of guy he was, and you can expect to hear more as the day goes on.
A lady from a children's charity once told me they were only still afloat because of George Michael ❤ https://t.co/W0vs3QxN1E
— Kate Waugh (@katewaugh) December 26, 2016
There are lots of stories about #GeorgeMichael 's legendary generosity emerging today. When I swam the channel he gave @sportrelief £50,000.
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) December 26, 2016
Rest in peace.
from Distractify http://distractify.com/trending/2016/12/27/good-guy-george-michael
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