“I Was Very Lucky To Call Him a Friend.” Ronan Keating’s Voice Softened as He Spoke About George Michael — Not the Global Icon, but the Man Behind the Legend. In Rare, Heartfelt Reflections, Keating Shared How Their Friendship Grew Quietly, Away From Flashing Cameras and Headlines. He Remembers Unguarded Conversations, Unexpected Kindness, and Moments of Guidance That Shaped Him Not Just as an Artist, but as a Human Being. George Listened. George Cared.
Irish singer Ronan Keating has spoken movingly about the late George Michael, describing the iconic Wham! star as one of his biggest musical influences and an important figure in his life. Keating,…