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'Baby Don’t Cry': celebrating Michael Hutchence’s life
Dressed all in black with a shock of grey hair tumbling over his spectacles, filmmaker Richard Lowenstein’s breath catches for a moment and his eyes glimmer with would-be tears as he recalls hearing the news that his good friend and long-term collaborator Michael Hutchence had taken his own life on November 22, 1997.
“I was pretending to write a screenplay at the time and usually fell asleep on my couch,” he says. “I was woken by a friend’s answering machine message telling me to turn on the television. It didn’t seem real at first. I thought it was a bad joke.”
It was three months until he really felt much at all. “Michael appeared in all our lives in three-month windows, and then there was no call. Even now I get emotional about it.”
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Michael Christopher Moreau of West Hartford, beloved husband of Marci (DeMeo) Moreau, died peacefully at home on July 16, 2016, with his entire family by his side. He was 58.
Michael was born in Hartford, Conn., on Dec. 10, 1957, and was predeceased by his parents, Aurelien and Annette (Soucy) Moreau. Michael was a graduate of East Catholic High School and Northeastern University. He was a well-known and acclaimed restaurateur and businessman, spending his entire life working in the hospitality industry, beginning his career as a bartender at Jai Alai in Hartford, and operating numerous restaurants including Coach’s Sports Bar and Grille, Azul, and Simmer and Sauce. Michael served as vice president, treasurer and board member of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, and was a member of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society.
His mantra in life embraced “enlightened hospitality,” and he truly believed it is all about how you make people feel. Michael served as a mentor to many, and was alw
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George Michael: A Celebration of the Pop Icon’s Influence on LGBTQ+ Culture
George Michael holds a special place in the pantheon of influential figures in popular culture. He was an internationally renowned British singer-songwriter whose music transcended genres and generations. Yet, to simply regard Michael as an artist would be to overlook his significant role as a public figure, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. This article explores how George Michael became and remained a beloved gay icon, focusing on the significance of his single “Outside” and its impact on the gay community.
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Coming Out as Gay
George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, was no ordinary pop star. Bursting onto the music scen as one half of the duo Wham! in the 1980s, his talent, charisma, and undeniable scen presence quickly made him a household name. His dynamic performances and heartfelt lyrics caught the attention of listeners worldwide, yet hi