When truest good is done without witnesses

hIf I say the name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, you might not know who I’m writing about. But if I mention him as George Michael, you’ll surely know the person I’m talking about. Recently, the anniversary of his death was commemorated on December 25th. So 2016 was one of the saddest Christmases I’ve ever experienced. Because this great singer, despite his fame, beauty, and wealth, remained a great human being.

So for many years, the paparazzi hounded him everywhere, and the press speculated about his possible homosexuality. Even publishing an incident in a public restroom in New York, and later, his struggles with alcohol and drugs.

For years, the world saw George Michael as a star. Sold-out concerts. Worldwide hits. Fame. But almost no one saw what he did offstage. After his death, stories began to emerge that he never told. Because he didn’t want them to be known.

One such instance occurred when he saw a woman crying on television. She was saying she dreamed of being a mother. But couldn’t afford the treatment she needed. She wasn’t asking for money. She was simply sharing her pain. Days later, she received an unexpected call. Someone had paid for her entire treatment. No name, no letter, no public acknowledgments. That someone was George Michael.

And it wasn’t the only time. He paid back rent for people who were about to lose their homes. So he helped strangers cover medical treatments. He supported the homeless. Also he donated large sums of money, but with one condition: that no one know. While millions applauded him for his music, he helped others in complete silence.

Never he used it to polish his image. He never turned it into a spectacle. He never sought recognition. That’s why the world only found out when he was gone. And then one thing became clear: his greatest act wasn’t a song. It was everything he did when no one was watching.

There are people who understand something few grasp: that the truest good is that which is done without witnesses. That is the kind that speaks when life has fallen silent.

Also this story is based on real testimonies and reports disseminated by international media after George Michael’s death. The actions described correspond to documented cases of anonymous aid, as this journalist was able to investigate online.

Moreover the truth is, his wonderful songs are there, and I never tire of listening to them. George Michael achieved 10 number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 13 number-one hits on the UK Singles Chart. Among his most successful singles are “Careless Whisper,” “A Different Corner,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “One More Try,” “Monkey,” “Praying for Time,” and “Freedom!”

When the 10th anniversary of his passing is commemorated in December 2026. It is always worthwhile to remember this man of the singing world for his profound humanitarianism. When he spared no effort in helping the sick and needy with the fortune he amassed through his great talent as a musician and singer.

José Miguel Ávila Pérez
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