To his home in oxfordshire shortly before 2pm on Christmas Day. Theyve confirmed he was found dead at the scene. Its being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. George michael shot to fame in the 1980s with the group wham, and went on to have a hugely successful solo career. Andy moore looks back at his life. Well, i hadnt seen your face around town a while, so i greeted you, with a knowing smile. He burst onto the scene in the early 1980s when he formed wham with andrew ridgeley. The duo had number one singles around the world. They even conquered china, becoming the First Western pop band to perform there. George michael loved fame but never became used to it. To be obviously a part of peoples lives as an artist, thats what i dreamed of and thats what im still grateful for. But my god, i wish i could cope with the other stuff the way other people do. I wish id been born with that particular suit of armour, you know, because i wasnt. You know not everybody has got a body like you
To his home in oxfordshire shortly before 2pm on Christmas Day. Theyve confirmed he was found dead at the scene. Its being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. George michael shot to fame in the 1980s with the group wham, and went on to have a hugely successful solo career. Andy moore looks back at his life. Well, i hadnt seen your face around town a while, so i greeted you, with a knowing smile. He burst onto the scene in the early 1980s when he formed wham with andrew ridgeley. The duo had number one singles around the world. They even conquered china, becoming the First Western pop band to perform there. George michael loved fame but never became used to it. To be obviously a part of peoples lives as an artist, thats what i dreamed of and thats what im still grateful for. But my god, i wish i could cope with the other stuff the way other people do. I wish id been born with that particular suit of armour, you know, because i wasnt. You know not everybody has got a body like you
But said he will ask his partys mps to back the deal to avoid a no deal. This morning, the European Commission president ursula von der leyen and European Council president Charles Michel signed the International Treaty ratifying the post brexit trade deal, due to come into force on january 1st. The agreement is on its way to london, where the Prime Minister borisjohnson will add his signature. Lets speak to our Political Correspondent nick eardley. He is at westminster for us. Just talk us through what is going to happen in the commons this morning. Good morning, it is going to be a busy day here at westminster because suchis busy day here at westminster because such is the length of time left, one day until this trade agreement comes into force, things are going to have to be rushed through the commons and the lords, it is all going to happen in there today. It could be another 20 minutes or so before we hearfrom the Prime Minister, just because parliament has been recalled, they nee
And many mobile and broadband costs are going up, but water and energy bills are coming down. Ill have all the info. What pay sacrifices will top footballers make as the season stays on hold 7 players and clubs are meeting today to discuss all the options over pay and the end of the season. Ijust want i just want to say a massive thank you. I dont know how you do it. The whole country thanks you. Rick astley promises a huge free gig for nhs staff across the uk. Well speak to him just before 9 oclock. Good morning. Its a cold and frosty start to the day in southern england. Clear skies, early sunshine, the cloud will build, it will be a cloudy day generally with rain in the north. I will have more in 25 minutes. Good morning. Its wednesday i april. Our top story two teenagers, described by their families as healthy, have died in london after contracting coronavirus. The deaths of the 13 year old schoolboy, and a chef aged 19, were revealed as the Government Faces increasing criticism fo
Fraud buying nonexistent medical equipment online. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Im joanna gosling, bringing you all the latest covid 19 developments here in the uk and globally. As the easter weekend begins, we are all being reminded again not to go out unless it is absolutely necessary, whatever the temptation, with temperatures in some parts of the uk expected to hit 26 celsius. The government has launched a Publicity Campaign with the message stay home and have a safe easter. The uk Prime Minister borisjohnson is out of intensive care and is said to be in extremely good spirits at St Thomas Hospital in london. Speaking to the bbc, his father stanleyjohnson said that he must now rest up. And he said we must play properly now. This has certainly made me feel more cautious. Spain recorded its lowest daily death toll from coronavirus in 17 days, with 605 people dying taking the total number of deaths to 15,843. New york state now has more coronavirus ca