George Michael’s final words ‘to be aired in new autobiographical documentary set to be released just months after his death’, reports claim
GEORGE Michael's final public words are to be aired as part of a new documentary commissioned by Channel 4, reports have claimed.
The film, which will reportedly track the star's incredible life, was originally meant to air this year but was pushed back by bosses when producers unearthed archive footage of the star.
In November, they announced that they would be shooting additional interviews to accompany the new clips, and George had allegedly agreed to feature in the show.
According the , the star had already recorded his elements for the show before his passed away on Christmas Day.
Instead of its intended celebration, it will now double up as a final tribute for the star.
It is now believed that the flick will air on the channel in just a few months time, around March, the same time his record label Sony will re-release his album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1.
A host of A-list musicians, including Elton John, Ricky Gervais, Liam Gallagher and Stevie Wonder are said to be included in the documentary to discuss the late star's influence on the pop music world.
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It is still unknown what the official cause of death is - after George was found dead in bed by his boyfriend on December 25.
The 53-year-old was originally reported to have died from heart failure- but an autopsy will now take place in order to define the reason behind his sudden passing.
To honour his memory, BBC4 has rejigged their programming to dedicate an entire night to the star's legacy on Friday.
A schedule is yet to be released, but with such a long and diverse career, ranging from his Wham! days to his huge solo successes, fans are sure to be in for a treat.
Meanwhile some of the biggest names in the music industry could be set to remember their beloved friend George Michael in a tribute to end all tributes.
Big names who have previously worked alongside the iconic star are said to be considering an ultimate send-off for George with claims it could be in the shape of a “memorial concert”.
Everyone from Elton John and Bob Geldof, to Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley, soul queen Aretha Franklin and pals Mariah Carey, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Cindy Crawford – the latter two models who starred in his Freedom 90 video – are just a few of the names said to be in the early talking to take part.
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