Well known figures in our Cypriot community have been sending their own George Michael tributes.

The UK Cypriot community is in mourning today with the loss of one of their own George Michael.

Thousands have arrived today at the home of George Michael in Highgate to pay their respects

George Michael was born in London and lots of us grew up with his music.

The super star was born George Kyriacos Panayiotou to a Cypriot father Kyriacos from Patriki in Cyprus his late mother Lesley Angold English.

He was born in London 25th June 1963 he attended Kingsbury High School his father was a policeman in Cyprus and became later became a restauranteur in the UK with the well known Jacks Restaurant in Edgware.  The family later moved to Radlett in Hertfordshire, and George attended Bushey Meads school, where he became close friends with Andrew Ridgeley. star, who he launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home”.

He leaves behind his father Kyriacos and two sisters Melanie and Yioda.

George sold more than 100m albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades.

We have had messages from prominent Cypriots in the UK.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK Euripides Evriviades
“A compatriot loss but the legacy remains”.

Christos Karaolis President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK says “George Michael was one of the most well known U.K. Cypriots, selling over 100 million records worldwide and winning multiple music awards including 3 Brit Awards. Through his outstanding contribution to the music industry over the years, he highlighted the proud and exceptional contribution of Cypriots to the UK. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to his family”

Peter Andre “An incredible talent, An incredible loss RIP George Michael”.

Professor Kypros Nicolaides “I was shocked by the news of his death. He always Made me feel proud because he was a Cypriot”

Stavros Flatley (Dimitri Stavrou) I grew up listenening to George Michael’s music …it still brings a smile to face when i remember dancing to Club Tropicana in the eighties and will forever be grateful to the man and his music for some wonderful memories whenever everytime i hear his music …
another music legend gone …our condolences go out to all his family at this sad time”.

TV Psychologist Linda Papadopulos
The biggest poster on my wall as a teenager was of George Michael. I absolutely loved him, loved his music and felt so proud that he was from our little island of Cyprus. I was a fan of George, in every way, throughout my life and I’m truly devastated that he left this world so early- he brought so much happiness to so many. My thoughts go out to his family at this very difficult time. Rest in peace, amazing George; not sure how this world is ever going to dance again without you here”.

Stephen Alambritis leader of Merton Council ” says An iconic Greek Cypriot who was up there at the very top in the music and entertainment world. We will miss him.

Andrea Georgiou Parikiaki English Section Editor “Still can’t digest the fact he’s gone. Thank you for the music George. You made Cypriots all over the world proud. Rest In Peace.
Andrea Georgiou”

Bambos Charalambous managing director of Parikiaki Newspaper ” The Cypriot community lost it’s greatest son. George Michael was an iconic figure worldwide, he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends”

The online editor of Parikiaki and publisher of the book Greek Cypriots in the UK Michael Yiakoumi who had the honour of meeting and seeing George Michael in concert said ” our UK Cypriot community is devastated by the tragic news, we have lost a very talented singer and songwriter whose music will always be remembered may he RIP”.

Theo Paphitis tweeted “RIP George Michael how can this be ? Unbelievable a legend and a big part of my growing up and musical life….thank you George”.

TV actor Peter Polycarpou said George Michael had a voice of an angel. I was inspired by his work and his work will be acknowledged in the history of music. He was an inspiration for a us Cypriots.

Singer, songwriter Yusuf/ Cat Stevens tweeted So sad to hear my Cypriot brother GeorgeMichael has passed away.

Will miss him & pray God will have mercy on him. Condolences to his family