The star of the fifth season of the show “the Voice” believes that he and the legendary musician the same roots. George Michael – the son of an immigrant from Cyprus, his real name sounds like yorgos Kyriakos Panayiotou. On the day of the Catholic Christmas the British singer passed away.

For many fans of the world famous musician George Michael and his sudden death was a real shock. Many still can’t believe that the musician who performed the song Last Christmas, died on the feast of Christmas. The stars of domestic show-business also grieve for a colleague, and finalist show “the Voice” Alexander Panayotov believes that he lost his relative. The fact that the real name of George Michael – yorgos Kyriakos Panayiotou. The artist was born in the family of a Greek-immigrant. Alexander suggests that he and the legendary British singer’s ancestors.

The sudden death of George Michael shocked the world

“Lord. I’m crying. An irreparable loss to the world of music! George Michael…his voice, his songs, his soul. How so? What’s going on? Why? I grew up on his songs! We do it with one name, one family. Panayiotou. Mountain. Loss is loss,” wrote the star of the fifth season of the show “the Voice.”

Fans Panayotov also can’t accept the fact that the British musician passed away. “Soon there will be emotions. I’m still in shock. I can’t believe it. Light memory!”, “I can’t believe. The most beloved. I grew up on these songs. Beautiful voice. Very sorry”, “what a pity, so young. One of my favorite singers! World star! His voice and music will forever be with us!” “Nobody can take his place! One on the entire globe!” – written by the followers of Alexander.

As reported by the official representatives of the artist, presumably, he died from heart failure. However, managers of the musician said that the circumstances of the death will be studied in detail. George Michael was only 53 years old.

For many listeners around the globe George Michael was one of the iconic artists. He began his career in the group WHAM!, however, his solo career could make the musician a real star. His first song Careless Whisper suddenly lifted up George on the top of the charts. Despite the fact that the song was recorded in 1984, it has still not lost its popularity. From this track there are numerous cover versions that performed a variety of musicians and groups such as Julio Iglesias, 3Oh!3, Seether, Panic! At The Disco and many others.