George Michael anonymously donated a huge sum to a TV contestant for IVF

The 53-year-old singer sadly passed away on Christmas Day.

George Michael passed away in his home yesterday, leaving hundreds of fans and followers heartbroken. A statement from his publicist read: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.” Following his death, musicians and celebrities everywhere have expressed their sadness for the loss of the singer.

We are incredibly sad at the passing of our dear friend George Michael. A brilliant artist & great songwriter. Spandau Ballet / Steve Dagger

— Spandau Ballet (@SpandauBallet) December 25, 2016

2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family. pic.twitter.com/3h4xqEDXR9 — Duran Duran (@duranduran) December 25, 2016

And now we lose George Michael. Only 53. Love to his friends and family ?another very sad loss in this horrid year

— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) December 25, 2016

Celebrity tributes aside, one person has come forward and testified to the great character George Michael had back in the day. According to Richard Osman, of TV's Pointless and Deal Or No Deal fame tweeted a story about George Michael that happened years ago. Richard confessed that Deal Or No Deal had a female contestant on the show who said what she'd do with a big sum of money, saying she'd love to conceive one day. George Michael was watching the show it seems and in turn, did the nicest thing possible.

A woman on 'Deal Or No Deal' told us she needed £15k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the £15k. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 26, 2016