New book reveals George Michael donated millions while keeping it secret
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Key Points:
- George Michael was a secret philanthropist who quietly donated millions to various charities throughout his life, including causes supporting disabled children, cancer research, refugees, and AIDS-related organizations.
- He gave away royalties from hit songs such as "Last Christmas" and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" to charities like Band Aid and the Terrence Higgins Trust, often ensuring his donations remained anonymous.
- Michael also contributed time and personal support, volunteering at homeless shelters and helping individuals with medical bills, IVF treatments, and other crises without seeking public recognition.
- His estate continues to donate significant sums to charity, with proceeds from the sale of his art collection raising over £11 million for charitable causes after his death.
- Despite his public persona, Michael preferred to keep his charitable acts private, believing that true charity should be sincere and not performed for publicity or accolades.
