George Michael & Anselmo Feleppa’s Tragically Short Romance | Rumour Juice

George Michael was singing on stage at the 1991 Rio de Janeiro concert when he locked eyes with Anselmo Feleppa for the first time and nearly forgot his words to the song. Their relationship would become one of the most important of George's life before their time was tragically cut short when Anselmo died.
00:00 George Michael - “23 years later he brings a tear to my eye"
01:17 George Michael and Anselmo Feleppa fell deeply in love
03:00 Anselmo gave George the courage to come out
06:15 Michael targeted his anger at his record label Sony
How George Michael's True Love Gave Him Courage | Rumour Juice
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[@gilliankingston8259]

I didn't realise "Jesus to a Child" was dedicated by George to Anselmo, how beautiful - the words and emotion that the song is sung with have more meaning now😢❣🌹

[@NinaLynam]

Yes... he wrote it within an hour!

[@kelligray1848]

Everybody deserves a love like this once in their life. Sad it ended so early.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Yes , but not all ppl ever find it ...I never have. And it's heartbreaking.... At least he had some one, r,I,p. George ❤️❤️🙏

[@NinaLynam]

Yes! But it also hurts too!

[@NinaLynam]

​@@beverlygannon4141No, they certainly do not!

[@NinaLynam]

​@@beverlygannon4141Never say never... maybe someday you will!

[@Anonymous-db5kc]

It's a shame that back then, there weren't all these new medicines that could have kept Anselmo alive. Today, he would have had a better chance to live a long life with George, and maybe George would still be here today with the love of his life. Instead, we are left with the memories of George through his music, which will live on with us forever. And George is back with the one man who truly changed his life for the short time they were together!

[@AmericanWoman1]

There was medicine available back then but Anselmo refused to go to where it was available which is the U.S.A.

[@Anonymous-db5kc]

When someone dies because they don't want to be ostracized by their family, or worrying about society ruining their partners career, then that's the sad part.

[@bk4062]

@@AmericanWoman1 There were some medicines but I don't believe there was anything like today. Remember when George said It was at Christmas he was sitting at his family's table not knowing If he had that same death sentence! Yet, there was still more hope If he had gotten some kind of better treatment. Maybe, It would have prolonged his life some but, I don't know that they would have found the cure in time! It's just so sad that their love & time together didn't last longer! 🕯😇💖🕯😇🎶👃🌹

[@jenpeterson3712]

@@bk4062 yes, so true❤️

[@startracker5895]

@@AmericanWoman1 why did he refuse to go?

[@rossanaromani8898]

Life can be so cruel ...he didn't deserve that...💖💖💖🖤

[@bk4062]

Thank You, for this is truly a beautiful reflection on a very special part of George's life. With your recognition of how special It was for the two of them to have each other for even two short years, I was truly happy for George. George was such a special man, through his music, with his tender thoughts & feelings, he touched the hearts of many. George did especially need someone to love, just like all of us but, even more, being in the music business can be hard & lonely. Lord knows he's had enough of that. There will never be a man with so much love, sincerity, kindness, Integrity & honesty. George was a real person. He never had an ego problem, he never wanted to be someone else. He was George Micheal in music But, Yog in real life. George spread his love in so many ways, quietly, and personally. He is defiantly a man that anyone that knew him will never forget him. It's often too easy for some people to disrespect a truly good man. Someone that never hurt anyone. Some with a heart so big that spread It with no regrets. With his understanding and humbleness, I think by the time of his passing he knew he was always truly LOVED! Yes, we all love him & wish he was still here on earth. When someone you love passes away It seems, we ask ourselves how can this be, why has our higher power have taken him from us. Well, I guess we will try to think of good reasons to soothe our heartbreak, but in reality, I guess we'll never really know. So we must remember George, and let his music play, through his lifelong gifts, we will never be alone & know that we have been loved as well! So, wonderfully done. It would be lovely If you could continue the true stories of George's life & history hear for us to appreciate. I know I'll continue to watch for more of your kind work. LOL My Friend, Thank You! 🕯😇🎶= 💖

[@RumourJuice]

Oh wow, what an amazing comment. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us BK. We do our best to share these stories with our viewers because we know how important it is for them as fans. We so appreciate your kind words and we can tell that you are a huge fan of George Michael and everything that he represented.

[@nombalimaphumulo7111]

His love was deep and huge with no gender no colour no status or age his rare we lost a legend with angelic voice his personal life its his business and a cause of death its no more important cause no one know the truth with celenrates

[@tanastoiberg7981]

A perfect reflection of George Michael. He must have suffered greatly from his first love. It's devastating to lose someone you care about that deeply. Now, at last, he is not hurting inside anymore. I know he is singing with the angels and full of joy. 🙏🙇‍♀️🕊🌅✝️

[@holdon4992]

The first love is always the deepest…

[@susaneves1980]

Its a shame that george lost amsemlo.he deserved to have someone to love in his life but life Can be cruel at times and then a couple of years later george lost his mum aswell who he adored and I don't really think he ever managed to fully get over their death's I hope he is with them now in heaven.

[@carolinecoy3164]

❤️ George ❤️ still greatly missed and loved

[@hellerstern1906]

❤ George Michael ❤ a ❤ great legend ❤ a ❤ divine voice, 🎤 with ❤ fantastically beautiful music 🎶 unique ❤ and ❤ forever ❤ ❤ UNFORGETTABLE ❤ We love ❤ and adore, ❤ appreciate ❤ and miss 😢 you 😢 so endlessly. 😢 ❤ forever and ever ❤ ❤ of all time ❤

[@angelaholmes8888]

It's sad that George lost the love of his life so young 😥😢

[@lara55190a]

Gay

[@luisaberti3863]

Grazie x aver parlato in modo corretto di questo genio George.

[@luisaberti3863]

😀♥️

[@water6406]

Жаль! Бесконечно жаль! Орфей на века! Мужчина высшей пробы!

[@katalintoth2787]

Forever George Michael !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anitamontani8918]

Anselmo fue su único y verdadero Amor....

[@michelaverri787]

Life's strange. George Michael died on Christmas day... 25 years after that diagnosis

[@shelleylarose9172]

His sister died on Christmas Day also….

[@MsLadyRobin]

it s ratter haunting when you think about it

[@wildwildwest1662]

For ever George M.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@moniquegazaix5407]

Un génie une légende oh oui irremplaçable 🖤🌹🖤merci grand monsieur 🖤🌹🖤

[@shards.musickindofthat]

He will always be the best IMO ❤️ GM Forever

[@hoiyo429]

I loved George

[@elzbietajaworowska6579]

Dziś jest Dzień Sw Walentego, napewno George świętuję z Anzelmo, a nam tu na ziemi pozostalo tęsknić i słychać cudownej muzyki która po nim pozostała. RIP przyjacielu na zawsze w moim sercu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱wszystkich fanów Georga i życzę miłych walentynek 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤️❤️❤️

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

First love cuts deep ❤

[@savanhavivalis6860]

Just a beautiful tribute

[@laurelllewis3437]

That's Very Sad 😟 😭 That George Did Not Find Real Love after His Beloved Boyfriend passed away 💔

[@domarq]

I first became aware of Anselmo, once I read his name...in the liner notes of George's "OLDER (1996)" CD booklet. It was a dedication. "OLDER" was a very melancholy CD. But, it was also great. The title track spoke to me and my personal evolution. "Jesus to a Child" oozes sadness. A few years later, George told the full story to the public. I was like, "DAMN--that's horrible!". On KZbin, there's priceless footage of George and Anselmo in a studio---while George is working. I was so amazed seeing both of them moving, talking, laughing...and it wasn't a still photo. I was always curious if Kenny was a rebound, or a true love of George. "Amazing" was a sweet dedication to Kenny. But, I always knew it was nowhere near the love George had for Anselmo.

[@nourhensaleh1347]

Thanks for all your words about George he loved Kenny too he sung an American angel to him too

[@soulfireonfire6423]

I think they loved each other very much. 14 years together is a very long time. Writing 4 or 5 songs about someone stating very significant positives they made in your life, to me indicate that there was a lot of deep , caring feelings! It’s very sad that he met this man, hit it off, then what proceeded, cut their time short! But that is something that bothers me about the relationship that George describes as “his true love” I am not questioning of course how he felt but I just don’t get the reasoning behind his partner not wanting to seek treatment that was proving to be life saving. Even considering everything surrounding being gay and AIDS! Here is why it doesn’t sit right with me. Now it’s almost like double speaking! In a way! So here is George Michael and the biggest in the music industry , doing a benefit /tribute concert in Freddie’s name for AIDS . Who was openly gay, still adored and loved and supported for his musical artistry and vocal ability by fans and other legends in the same industry, geographically, world wide. But yet he didn’t want to seek treatment in fear of what the media and the stigma of George Michael revealing he was gay. had a partner, who just found out he has aids, would be massacred in the press? Stigmatized somehow! Your partner is singing at a benefits concert for a legend in the music industry that was gay and died of aids along with many other music legends and stars of other careers. And many more going on in this country other countries ! With even more legends of the music Industry and celebs. Any back lash from the corporate AH’s, MSM, Celeb magazines, Paparazzi would have been the death of them. The bands and solo artist like Queen, Elton, Bowie,,Stones, Aerosmith, Prince, Madonna .. all of them would have all but ended them simply by never giving them another pic or interview. Not to mention the connections that were available plus the money, George had to get him help under the radar. I don’t know something just doesn’t jive!! Just doesn’t make sense gif the very reason they say it does. The public atmosphere! Watch George perform at that Freddie tribute. That was the public atmosphere! So who’s got the upper hand!

[@adbc1f72]

@@soulfireonfire6423 You think that maybe he was a blood sacrifice for him?

[@bk4062]

@@soulfireonfire6423 Hi my friend. I wrote you back however It got too long. My suggestion for you would be to go back & listen to George's interviews. It's all there! Also, his real true friends & so-called love's Kenny & Fadi! It's really a crying shame & really angering! LOL, my friend, I hope you get some questions answered, especially because you care! 🕯😇🎶🎶🎶💖

[@Hautecakes90210]

George should have been pissed that Anselmo didn’t tell him he was HIV positive!

[@user-nk8mv1yo7i]

Ansolmo did tell George Michael that he was HIV + after he went to the Dr's n found out he thought he had the flu it said but he was getting worse here it wasn't the flu

[@simonporter6209]

Thank you for such heartfelt video on such special and wonderfully talented George. I hope that he’s with Anselmo who was his true love ❤️

[@elianeotto8079]

GM❤😢

[@meggersc.7255]

It makes you wonder about the timing of George Micheal' deat, Christmas Day, 25 years later.

[@marileneschmidt726]

Pena que não entendo o idioma com perfeição!!!!!!Mas amo MUITO George Michael 🙏🙏🙏❤️🇧🇷

[@FriendofDorothy]

How curious that no one wants to speculate that George was quite possibly HIV positive himself. What i noticed as a hospital-based social worker for many years (including the worst of the early AIDS epidemic) was that he appeared to be getting opportunistic infections (remember the hospitalization for a mysterious "respiratory illness"?) This was possibly either pneomocystis-carnii or an exposure to TB but seemed to be the sign of a struggling immune system.. Not that it's important that we know what he died of... after all, celebrities don't die of the same diseases the rest of us do, right? Look how hard they are trying to cover up how Sinead O'Connor died. There is no shame to dying either of HIV or suicide but this constant covering up of the cause of death helps no one. Celebrities are, in the end, just as human as the rest of us.

[@MINOUTFTABOU]

George Michael always practiced safe sex. He had been tested after Anselmo and was negative. This was confirmed by his cousin. It is known that George Michael unfortunately smoked marijuana and also drank too much. He struggled with other addictions after the death of Anselmo and then his beloved mother died in 1997. Two important caregivers of George Michael died and he lost his footing and stability. The first part of and in GM died already in 1993 when Anselmo died. The death of his mother then gave him the rest. GM himself was horrified when he was told in the hospital that he was suffering from a fatty liver. The diagnosis was made when he had his blood tested. This was confirmed by doctors in Amsterdam and Vienna, that he had a fatty liver but was hiv negative. Why the hell would you want GM to be HIV positive? I don't want to be friends with you, because otherwise you would wish me bad diseases too. George Michael insisted on safer sex and had felt invoked and strongly advocated this campaign.

[@GeorgeWham-du2nm]

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[@ribbs13]

G🌹E🍃O🌹R🍃G🌹E A🍃N🌹S🍃E🌹L🍃M🌹O Together again ♥️ 2022

[@dugdoll3295]

💔😭

[@kate_v_]

how is the interview at 6:27 called? / where can I find it?

[@rosemiller2990]

that was the interview he did when he was a guest on Oprah show. You can find it on youtube

[@madeleineglo7696]

He was found Christmas day but i read it was Christmas eve he actually died

[@madeleineglo7696]

Andros was Georges Blood cousin.

[@janetcabrera1013]

😪

[@aussiejubes]

Who's wife jacqui? It sounds like Anselmo had a wife?

[@sarahnortheastenglanduk6276]

Yes, I thought the same.

[@aussiejubes]

@@sarahnortheastenglanduk6276 from that part on it was mostly confusing! He didn't talk to his cousin? Who's his cousin all of a sudden? It's like chunks got cut out of three script and they just narrated anyway lol.

[@mariawilde3121]

Jackie was his friend's wife - George's friend, Andros.

[@aussiejubes]

@@mariawilde3121 aah thank you!

[@mariawilde3121]

@@aussiejubes sure thing!

[@shadrach6299]

You have no idea what GM did at Xmas

[@francna8385]

Your first saviour was Andy

[@shadrach6299]

He needed a lawyer when he signed the contract

[@michellewilliams7695]

#MySweetHandsomeGeorgie🥺🤍🕊🙏🏽

[@jdfang63]

How he died ?

[@RumourJuice]

George Michael tragically passed away in 2016. He died from natural causes that resulted from problems with his heart and his liver. But he will forever live on through his music and in the hearts of all of his fans!

[@mav6474]

His partner Anselmo Feleppa died from complications due to Aids (brain hemorrhage).

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@RumourJuice So they say

[@AmericanWoman1]

How who died Anselmo or George? Anselmo died from aids and George from what another posted. There were many other things, health ptoblems, in play with George's death but his family prefers it not be known yet.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@AmericanWoman1 How do you know that if the family doesn’t want people to know

[@madeleineglo7696]

you have to have more than just one aids test, at least 3 and months apart, hiv can also hide.

[@ralex3697]

George Michael sounded like Simon Cowell

[@esquibelle]

wtf r u saying TONE DEAF

[@michellewaldrop3563]

Anselmo used George he stalked George

[@julieann4616]

Used him for what?

[@michellewaldrop3563]

@@julieann4616 money

[@julieann4616]

@@michellewaldrop3563 hmm, ok? But he was practically dying when he met George. I miss George!!! ❤️❤️

[@user-nk8mv1yo7i]

@@michellewaldrop3563bullshit

[@user-nk8mv1yo7i]

Y do you say that when Anselmo thought he had the flu but couldn't kick it he went n got checked n found that he was HIV+ n he told George

[@CherryTreeBlossom7]

It's crazy how he claimed to be an atheist yet he sang mentioning angels and he sang like Jesus to a child and he wore crosses sometimes I think deep down he knew there is a God and i think with such a close death he felt it but couldn't admit it

[@user-nk8mv1yo7i]

George never cai.ed he was a atheist

[@bk4062]

George NEVER said he was an atheist, he said he didn't belong to any-one religion. However, he did say he was spiritual! THAT WAS EVIDENT! George believed in a higher power, that's all that matters. 🕯😇🎶🎶🎶💖🙏

[@pghagen]

Whose wife was Jacky? and about what was this "silly argument"?

[@rosemiller2990]

She was the wife of George’s good friend Andros. George became godfather to Jacky and Andros’s son. I believe that is James Kennedy who is now on Vanderpump Rules.

[@bk4062]

@@rosemiller2990 Thank You Rose❣

[@madeleineglo7696]

I think George had AIDS suffered illnesses from the disease but had them under control with many stays in hospital, something went wrong and he died. RIP to a lovely kind generous Man, he is truly missed by so many people.

[@nievholm720]

He did not have AIDS, he died due to a fatty liver and heart failure. Those were drug and alcohol related.

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@nievholm720 you do not know what he died of only what the media put out his partner died of it George was also promiscious no reason to contract neumonia.

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@nievholm720 i have a fatty liver many people do.

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@nievholm720 go read the other comment from someone who knows GEORGE HAD AIDS YOU ARE SO NAIVE.

[@MINOUTFTABOU]

@@nievholm720 👍👍He always got tested and also always insisted on safe sex. George Michael supported this campaign throughout his life. Because he had been tested for HIV, he was told that he had a fatty liver. The HIV test was negative. Even doctors he had sought out said this was true. George Michael was very afraid of diseases and insisted on safe sex. Unfortunately, he was very careless with drugs and alcohol. George Michael was shocked by the diagnosis of fatty liver.

[@theywright9960]

You mean to tell me, all those women and you pick a dude? I don't get it..

[@soulfireonfire6423]

Well here’s the thing.. He didn’t ask, nor care, if you got it! You are no different then the MSM and Paparazzi who seem to think you have this entitlement. ( which is falsely self proclaimed by the way) to interfere and judge celebrities. As if, that is all they are! That sharing their gift of musical artistry, acting, whatever gift they have that leads them to stardom, many people assume some how, that they have this delusional right to judge them when it comes to their personal life. Do people question you and your personal life on a World Wide Social Media platform? Now you are most likely going to say something shallow like, “ Well they put this video out there.” Or “ Well when you are a celebrity that’s what happens, you choose to be in the public eye.” My response would be, And??? Was this video titled, “ What’s your opinion on GM’s sexual preferences when it comes to his personal relationships?” When George Michael signed his music contracts , was their a clause in their that stated , “ Signing this contract you understand that your rights as a human being, regarding any aspect of your life , Career wise, political views, and anything regarding your personal life, is free game for everyone to judge. Also that those aspects of your life, are now owned by the establishment. For them to exploit, use to compromise you, set you up, shut you up, and destroy you if necessary. if we see you starting to voice your personal views, even having to do with the music that you wrote, produced and sang that made us millions more then you will ever see in your lifetime, that don’t fit our path of corruption that aligns with the system . People need to get a grip!!

[@AmericanWoman1]

@@soulfireonfire6423 Looks more like you do with the unneeded long reply to They Wright! Wow! Everyone has an opinion.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@AmericanWoman1 That wasn’t an opinion that was a question as to why he wouldn’t pick women over men!

[@andrewbrown1449]

​@@soulfireonfire6423 9

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

What a very strange thread… you don’t get to “pick”. Why don’t you choose men? Get out more, you’re making heterosexuals look downright idiotic

[@lara55190a]

What a sin ! He was gay

[@finderkeeperrrs]

Stfu. You in this comment section too? Being gay is not a sin. Worry about more serious shit.

[@madeleineglo7696]

George does not say he had an HIV test, this is what i think he died from AIDS.

[@MINOUTFTABOU]

George Michael practiced safe sex. He had a blood test done because he thought he might have AIDS due to shortness of breath. He was diagnosed with : Fatty liver. George Michael had shortness of breath because he smoked too much marijuana. Another problem for fatty liver was : George Michael unfortunately drank too much alcohol. All blood tests were always hiv negative. This was also confirmed by the doctors who diagnosed fatty liver in Amsterdam and Vienna. An autopsy was performed and in February/March 2017 the cause of death was reported concerning George Michael. The finding was: fatty liver. This was then confirmed the third time by doctors from UK. Before that, doctors from Amsterdam and Vienna confirmed it. Do not impute lies to three teams of doctors it can cost you dearly.

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@MINOUTFTABOU fatty liver does not kill you they just found fat spots on his liver which many have but do not know they have it. You do not get pneumonia just like that it stinks AIDS dont tell me he did not have unprotected sex with the love of his life plus he was known to be promiscious i love him but facts are facts i believe he had heart probs but killed himself xmas eve

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@MINOUTFTABOU safe sex hahahaha did he not show his dick to the policman did he put a condom on didnt he go hamstead heath and have sex with strangers get your facts right he was lovely but damn stupid when it came to sex. All his freinds ex lovers new he would die.

[@madeleineglo7696]

Was Anselmo married to a woman who had his child or have i missunderstood?

[@madeleineglo7696]

​@@MINOUTFTABOUyour comment does not make sense you say he practised safe sex so why did he have an aids test plus if the family do not want certain health issues publisised then they wont be.

[@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible]

The elder George favors Simon Cowell.

[@godbylo1156]

What does this mean

[@farahsummers1171]

@@godbylo1156 it means he looked like Simon Cowell in his older days.

[@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible]

@@farahsummers1171 thanks for that. 😆😅

[@farahsummers1171]

@@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBibleno worries. ❤

[@shirleycameron7718]

Yeah agree...lost his looks completely...kinda eerie actually...personal opinion tq

[@ruthannsmith3131]

They were in LUST! NOT LOVE!!!

[@finderkeeperrrs]

No it was love

[@queenofdisasterxox]

it’s not your place to determine that. it wasn’t your relationship, so take george’s word for it-it was love.

[@oliveranikolic2059]

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[@gorgegorge1704]

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