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George Michael’s headstone finally revealed five years after his death

GEORGE Michael’s headstone has finally been revealed — alongside those of the singer’s beloved mum and sister.

The simple rectangular marble slab has now been marked to allow his fans to visit his final resting place.

George Michael's headstone has been revealed alongside those of his mother and sister
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George Michael's headstone has been revealed alongside those of his mother and sisterCredit: Peter Jordan
George Michael's headstone is marked with his real name
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George Michael's headstone is marked with his real nameCredit: Peter Jordan

The Wham! hit-maker’s headstone is inscribed with his real name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.

A message reads: “Beloved Son, Brother, Friend.”

George was found dead, aged 53, on Christmas Day 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxon.

Sister Melanie, who died aged 59 three years to the day later, lies the other side of mum Lesley in Highgate Cemetery, North London.

A source said: “George’s grave was left unmarked over fears it would become a morbid tourist attraction.

“But a lot of people believed he deserved better.”

Sister Melanie died exactly three years after George
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Sister Melanie died exactly three years after GeorgeCredit: Alamy
George Michael and his mum Lesley, who died in 1997
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George Michael and his mum Lesley, who died in 1997
Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley believes there should be a public memorial for his late band mate George Michael

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