Heartbreaking reason George Michael wrote festive classic Last Christmas revealed as Wham! video cast reunite 40yrs on

ONE of the greatest sadnesses of George Michael’s sudden death on Christmas Day in 2016 was that he loved the festive season.

It was this adoration that led to his decision to record hit single Last Christmas 40 years ago, just as he was morphing from a teen pin-up to serious songwriter.

The cast now, from left to right, David Ridler, Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett, Shirlie Kemp, Jonny Fowler, Pat Fernandes and Cheryl HarrisonBBC BBCShirlie and Pepsi at artwork commemorating...