Old cemetery plot spruced up for singer

cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle which affects how blood is able to pump around the body.

In some cases it is an inherited condition but it is also caused by other health issues such as viral infections, uncontrolled high blood pressure and problems with the heart valves. Myocarditis is inflammation in or around the heart and is usually caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. The third condition listed by the coroner, fatty liver disease, can be caused by a build-up of fat in the liver and is usually seen in people who are long- term overweight or obese.

A different type of fatty liver disease is caused by excessive drinking and is known as alcoholic fatty l iver disease.

The funeral had been delayed after an initial postmortem examination was said to have been inconclusive.

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It is unlikely a full toxicology report will ever be released.

George, whose hits including Last Christmas and Freedom, had suffered health scares and fought drug addiction for years.

He nearly died when he was struck down by pneumonia while on tour in Austria six years ago.

His sister Melanie held a bedside vigil with George’s other sister Yioda, 57. The women are expected to inherit part of his millions.

George’s cousin, Andros Georgiou, had said he suspected the death was the result of an accidental drugs overdose.

And former lover Paul Stag claimed he had been hooked on a drug called Liquid G.

But coroner Mr Salter said there would be no needd for an inquest.

George’s death eath certificate used his birth name, Georgios Kyriacosriacos Panayiotou.

The pop i con was remembered at the e 2017 Brit Awards in an emotional motional tribute by Wham! co- star Andrew Ridgeleyey and backing singers Pepsi psi and Shirley. George’s rarely seen sisters also attended the event. Their brother is believed to have amassed a huge fortune worth a reported £105million. He raked in large sums over the years, with his accounts showing he earned more than £48million from touring between April 2006 and March 2008 alone. Pals have claimed that Melanie, who travelled round the worldw with her younger brother at t the height of his pop stardom, is se set to receive up to £50million. A message o on Highgate Cemetery’s answ answering service yesterday said: “Welcome to Highgate Ceme Cemetery. If you’re phoning about G George Michael, I’m sorry we h haven’t got any information for you.”