George Michael’s Boyfriend: ‘I’ll Sell Star’s Possessions to Survive’
In an unhinged Twitter rant, Fadi Fawaz, George Michael’s partner, says he is now forced to sell the superstar’s personal memorabilia to survive.
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George Michael’s final partner has left fans of the late singer perturbed and angry after he posted a string of tweets in which he said he was prepared to sell any of Michael’s former possessions, and speak to the press for money, as he struggles to survive financially after his long-term lover’s death.
In the emotional series of tweets, 44-year-old hairdresser Fadi Fawaz, who was Michael’s boyfriend for the last seven years of his life and the person who discovered his body on Christmas Day 2016, wrote: “I am done with being respectful towards George Michael or the rest... And no I won’t get a job.”
Goerge Micheal Items for sale if you interested please let me know. It’s a way so I can survive till we solve the problems with his family and lawyer. Since I’m left with no help and since no one is human anymore.
— Fadi Fawaz (@fadifawaz) April 16, 2018
Am willing to sell any story as well .
— Fadi Fawaz (@fadifawaz) April 16, 2018
Iam done with being respectful towards George Michael or the rest.
— Fadi Fawaz (@fadifawaz) April 16, 2018
I will fight for my right from George Michael till the last day of my life.
— Fadi Fawaz (@fadifawaz) April 16, 2018
And no I won’t get a job .
— Fadi Fawaz (@fadifawaz) April 16, 2018
It was reported in March that the late star’s possessions were among items being seized from Fawaz after he failed to pay off a £513 debt.
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Fawaz is said to have met Michael in 2009, shortly after George split with Kenny Goss, whom he had been with for 13 years.
However, there have been consistent reports of conflict between Fawaz and Michael’s family.
The tweets prompted an outpouring of comment from Michael fans, with some accusing Fawaz of being a money-grabber, while others were sympathetic to his plight.
Does anyone really think that gm wouldnt want fadi fawas to be financially secure. Come on now....who never left gm side when he was comatose in austria - you got it - fadi fawas. STOP THE HATE gm was NOT about negativity.
— Liz (@tube12345678) April 16, 2018
The time has come. This is the true Fadi Fawaz. If you are a George Michael fan show your loyalty to George. Not this disgraceful leech. Think of the family George loved. They have been blackmailed and harassed by him. Wishing strength and love to the family.
— annie can (@561_346) April 16, 2018
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