George Michael’s ex Kenny Goss has ‘found a new partner’ as he continues to deal with singer’s sudden death
Late singer's former partner is reportedly en route to England to be at his funeral after George passed away on Christmas Day
GRIEVING Kenny Goss has reportedly found a new partner as he continues to mourn the death of his ex, George Michael.
The American businessman had a 15-year relationship with the Careless Whisper singer, who passed away suddenly on Christmas Day aged 53.
Kenny, who split from the star in 2011, revealed his heartbreak over George's passing in a statement, describing him as his "long time love".
But on Saturday, the claimed the Texan "found a new partner" in recent months, but was committed to keeping his famous ex's legacy alive through their Goss-Michael Foundation.
The former couple set up the organisation together in a bid to help young and struggling artists, and it was this Foundation which kept the two men linked even after their relationship ended five years ago.
How much they both meant to each other was still clear in Kenny's touching tribute to George last week, when he said in a statement: "I'm heartbroken with the news that my dear friend and long time love George Michael has passed.
"He was a major part of my life and I loved him very, very much. He was an extremely kind and generous man.
"The beautiful memories and music he brought to the world will always be an important part of my life and those who also loved and admired him."
The MailOnline also claims the 58-year-old is already on his way to England from America to make sure he is present at George's funeral.
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While initial speculation claimed the former Wham! singer had died of heart failure, the results of his port-mortem on Thursday came back as "inconclusive";.
A statement said: "A Post Mortem examination was carried out yesterday as part of the investigation into the death of George Michael.
"The cause of death is inconclusive and further tests will now be carried out. The results of these tests are unlikely to be known for several weeks.
"Thames Valley Police will prepare a file for the Oxfordshire Coroner.
"Mr Michael’s death is still being treated as unexplained but not suspicious."
Meanwhile, George's music has made a big return to the charts following his untimely death.
Sales and streaming figures for George's most popular tracks have surged by 5625% since his death, according to the Official Charts Company.
His greatest hits album, Ladies & Gentlemen, has re-entered the top 10 for the first time in 17 years, and a number of his singles have raced up the chart.
Wham!'s festive classic Last Christmas climbed to number seven, marking the song's return to the top 10 the first time in 31 years.
A number of George's best-known albums have also returned to the rundown - his last album with Wham!, The Final, is at 40 and 2006’s Twenty Five is at 47.
Faith from 1987, 2014’s Symphonica and 1996’s Older are all back in the Official Albums Chart Top 100.
The singles chart is also full of his songs, with Careless Whisper landing at 44, Faith at 64 and his Elton John duet Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me at 91.