george michael Estate Commends Taylor Swift’s โTribute to Late Singer
Los Angeles, CAโ – October 3, 2025 – The estate of George Michael has publicly expressed gratitude to Taylor Swift for her poignant acknowledgment of the late singer’s influence, revealed through the โtitle of a new song, “The Life ofโ A Showgirl.” The tribute comes as Swift prepares to โrelease Theโ Tortured โPoets Department, her eleventh studio album, on April 19, 2024.
The acknowledgment resonates deeply given Michael’s own career trajectory andโค his โmentorship of Swift โearly in her career. The gesture highlights the enduring legacy of the “Faith” singer and the profound impact he โhad on โขa generation of artists. This recognition underscores the continuing relevance of Michael’sโ artistry and the lasting connections he forged โwithin theโฃ music industry.
Michael passed away on December 25, 2016, at the age of 53, due โขto natural causes. โA post-mortem examination โขrevealed he suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver disease. โHe left โbehind a catalog of hits and a reputation as a generous and supportive figure โto emerging talent.
Theโ estate’s statement, โขreleased through TAS Rights Management, acknowledged the significance of Swift’s โคgesture, noting Michael’s dedication to nurturing young artists. Swift has previously spoken of Michael’s kindness and โคguidance during her formative years, describing โฃhim as aโ “father figure.” The title of the song serves as a direct referenceโ to Michael’s 1991 โฃsong, “Too Funky,” which featured a performance inspired by showgirls.