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Evening Standard

George Michael’s late sister left just a fraction of £98m inheritance behind

George Michael’s late sister left just £6.2m of her superstar brother’s £98m fortune.

Melanie Panayiotou, 59, was found dead at her Highgate home on Christmas Day in 2019 much like her brother who passed away on the same day in 2016.

Last week, London’s High Court finally issued a probate to the family about her financial affairs.

The rest of Michael’s estate has now been left with sister, Yioda. The singer’s sister was said to be fiercely private and protective of her George Michael.

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