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

George Michael’s late sister Melanie Panayiotou left just £6.2m behind after inheriting a share of the superstar’s £98m fortune.

Hairdresser Panayiotou, 59, was found dead on Christmas Day in 2019, much like her brother who passed away on the same day in 2016 at age 53.

Her body was discovered at the singer’s home in Highgate, north west London.

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

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