Kenny Goss

@George Michael’s Partner, Life Achievements and Childhood

Kenny Goss is an American art dealer who was the lover of singer George Michael

Sep 17, 1958

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Biography

Personal Details

  • Birthday: September 17, 1958
  • Nationality: American
  • Famous: George Michael’s Partner, Gays, Miscellaneous
  • City/State: Texas
  • Spouses: George Michael
  • Siblings: Tim Goss
  • Universities:
    • University of North Texas

Kenny Goss born at

Bromwood, Texas

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Birth Place

Kenny Goss was born on 17 September 1958 in Bromwood, Texas, the USA to Earl Goss and Ozzell Goss. His parents were alcoholics and his family was a dysfunctional one. He attended the University of North Texas where he was in the cheerleading squad.

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Personal Life

He initially hid his homosexuality from his parents because he thought they wouldn’t be able to deal with it. Kenny Goss had even dated a Miss Texas in the past in order to hide his homosexuality.

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Personal Life

After graduating, Kenny Goss started working at Herkie Herkimer's Cheerleader Supply Co. He began selling cheerleader supplies and soon became a successful salesman. Today, his net worth is in millions as he is making considerable money from his deals.

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Career

Kenny Goss met George Michael in 1996. Their relationship became public two years later when Michael came out as homosexual after being arrested for “carrying out a lewd act” in a toilet in California. In 2005, it was reported that the duo was about to formalize their affair with a civil partnership. However, the ceremony was postponed. Then in 2009, the couple broke up and the announcement of their separation came three years later from Michael’s side: “In truth Kenny and I haven’t been together for two and a half years. I love him very much. This man has brought me a lot of joy and pain”. He further added: “My love life has been a lot more turbulent than I’ve ever let on, and I’m so sad about my relationship with Kenny. I’m sorry for any pain.”

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Relationship with George Michael

After being asked about his relationship with George Michael, Kenny Goss said it was the drug abuse that led to the clashes between them. He also stated that whenever he confronted his ex-lover, he never denied it.

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Relationship with George Michael

However, Kenny Goss continued to support Michael, accompanying him to court appearances in the year 2010. He also visited Michael in the hospital when he was suffering from pneumonia in 2011. George Michael died of natural causes in December 2016.

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Relationship with George Michael

George Michael, who died in 2016, left his £105 million fortune and properties to his sisters Yioda and Melanie. Kenny Goss hired lawyers and joined the legal battle for the late vocalist’s multi-million fortune. He claimed a large portion of Michael’s fortune on the grounds that he had helped the late singer through his hard times.

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Legal Battle