George Michael’s family ‘overjoyed’ that Wham! song ‘Last Christmas’ has reached No 1
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Michael’s family have expressed delight at the news of Wham! They added: “After such a difficult 2020 for all of us and at the time of year that was so special to George we are so grateful to everyone who made this possible and know how much it would have meant to him.” Ridgeley said he was "somewhat amazed" the record had now reached number one. "It is a fitting tribute to George's song-writing genius and one of which he would have been immensely proud and utterly thrilled," Ridgeley added.