6 stories of George Michael’s quiet generosity

Along with the rest of his fans, I wanted to pay respects to the family of George Michael after his way-too-soon passing.  One interesting thing that has happened since his death? Stories of how generous he was have emerged, painting a picture of a very philanthropic man.  Here are six mentions on Twitter that are particularly touching:

1.

George Michael was also the only star on HWTBAMillionaire who, when gambling all the charity’s cash, said “if I lose it, I’ll just pay it”.

— Sali Hughes (@salihughes) December 26, 2016

2.

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

3.

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

4.

@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

5.

Every Easter at Capital when I was on air with chris Tarrant for help a london child George would call in at 3.30pm with a £100.000 donation

— Mick Brown (@djmickbrown) December 25, 2016

6.

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