Princess Diana’s crush on George Michael made Wham! star ‘uncomfortable': 'He didn’t want to exploit her’
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George Michael passed away on Christmas Day 2016 at age 53. The singer died of “dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver.” He had battled health problems and drug addiction.
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"Princess Diana had a thing for pop stars," James Gavin told Fox News Digital. "She was a fan girl. She was infatuated with pop stars and she got to know many of them. She worked with some of them and invited them to perform at her events… Elton John and Princess Diana had a bond, but George Michael was shy about that. And as for George, there was no denying that she developed a crush on him."
Gavin has recently written a book on the late singer titled "George Michael: A Life." It came out more than five years after Michael was found dead on Christmas Day 2016 at age 53. It takes an in-depth look at Michael’s early years, his rise to stardom, and the tragedies that followed him. Gavin said he spoke with about 250 people who, after some hesitation, were willing to share their memories of the pop star.
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