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George Michael: The Gay Icon

While many are celebrating the music of George Michael, who has died aged 53, others are noting the role he played campaigning for gay rights. The singer officially came out as gay in 1998 during a TV interview, saying hiding his sexuality had made him feel 'fraudulent'. Matt Cain, Editor-in-Chief of gay magazines Attitude and Winq, discusses George Michael's impact on LGBT rights.

(Photo: George Michael. Credit: PA)

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