George Michael struggled with 'eternal conflict' over fame, Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley says

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George Michael captivated millions with his chart-topping hits and powerhouse vocals, but according to his Wham! bandmate, Andrew Ridgeley, the global superstar never truly embraced life in the spotlight.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Ridgeley reflected on Michael's complicated relationship with fame ahead of the release of the documentary "WHAM! 10 Days In China," describing it as "an eternal conflict.""He didn't want to be a star… in the sense of constantly projecting himself," Ridgeley said. "George Michael was a character that he created in order for him to fulfill his artistic destiny as a songwriter and a singer and a musician."GEORGE MICHAEL DIED WORTH $128M, BUT FRIENDS SAY HE SECRETLY GAVE AWAY MILLIONS FOR DECADES: AUTHORRidgeley continued, "But he wanted to live his life as Yog, you know, rather than as George Michael.

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