Melanie Panayiotou (born in 1964 – died December 25, 2019) was British Citizen based in Hampstead (Northwest London, UK). She is the sister of George Michael (British Songwriter, Singer, Record Producer, and Social Worker).
However, Melanie found dead in her home Christmas (December 25, 2019). Her elder sister Yioda Panayiotou shared the death news. Moreover, her brother also died on the same day three years ago in 2016.
The cause of Ms. Panayiotou has not found. The police investigation revealed there is no foul play. On the other hand, it is a tragic incident occurred. A woman in her 50s died suddenly. Melanie’s sister called the medical team.
Though, she could not survive after the medical support too. The BBC News also discussed the facts shared by the family members.
Childhood, Parents, Early Life & Siblings

George Michael with sister Melanie Panayiotou.
Melanie Panayiotou was born in 1964 in Hampstead (United Kingdom). Her father was a Greek restaurateur named Kyriacos Panayiotou “Jack”. Furthermore, Melanie’s mother, named Lesley Angold was an English dancer who died in 1997.
Her brother named George Michael passed away in 2016. However, Michael struggled in life with his sexuality issues. Ms. Panayiotou’s sister is Yioda Panayiotou (born in 1962).
Personal Life, Husband & Children
Still, the information of his spouse and kids are not available. She never disclosed anything about her personal life. Melanie Panayiotou stayed away from the media limelight. Furthermore, she resided in London at the time of her death.
Wiki/Bio | |
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Real Full Birth Name | Melanie Panayiotou. |
Nickname | Melanie. |
In The News For | Died in her house on Christmas (December 25, 2019). |
Age (As of 2019) | 55 years old. |
Date of Birth (DOB) | 1964. |
Birthplace/Hometown | Hampton (Northwest London, United Kingdom). |
Nationality | British. |
Ethnicity | White Caucasian. |
Gender | Female. |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Date of Death | December 25, 2019. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Place | Her house in Hampton, UK. |
Cause | Not Known. |
Zodiac Sign | NA. |
House Location | Hampton (Northwest London, UK). |
Physical Statistics | |
Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5' 4". Centimeters: 163 cm. Meters: 1.63 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 62 Kg. Pounds: 136 lbs. |
Eye Color | Black. |
Shoe Size (UK) | 6. |
Hair Color | Black. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Kyriacos Panayiotou “Jack” (Restaurateur). Mother: Lesley Angold (Former Dancer). |
Siblings | Brother: George Michael (British Songwriter, Singer, Record Producer and Social Worker). Sister: Yioda Panayiotou. |
Personal Life Relationship | |
Marital Status | Unmarried. |
Wealth & Assets Info | |
Net worth | £97.6million. |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Melanie Panayiotou
- George rose to fame, being a member of Wham!
- Later on, he embarked on his solo career singles “Faith” and “Careless Whisper”.
- In early 1980-1990, he became a singing sensation in the United Kingdom.
- He titled as the bestseller musician of all time.
- Around 80 million copies of his albums sold worldwide.
- Michael supported the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS charity programs.
- In 2005, a documentary released based on his life “A Different Story”.
- He also won various awards two Grammy Awards, three American Awards, and two Brit Awards.
- Moreover, he was the most played artist on the radio (1984 – 2004).
- He ranked #40 in the Greatest Hot 100 musical artist of all time.
- Melanie Panayiotou inherited around £97.6million fortune and a mansion in Highgate from her celebrity brother estate.
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