Michael Hutchence
Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian musician and actor. He was a founding member and the lead singer and lyricist of rock band INXS from 1977 to his death in 1997. Hutchence was a member of short-lived pop rock group Max Q and recorded solo material which was released posthumously. He acted in feature films, including Dogs in Space (1986) and Frankenstein Unbound (1990). According to rock music historian, Ian McFarlane, "Hutchence was the archetypal rock showman. He exuded an overtly sexual, macho cool with his flowing locks, and lithe and exuberant stage movements". Hutchence won the 'Best International Artist' at the 1991 BRIT Awards with INXS winning the related group award.
His private life was often reported in the Australian and international press, with a string of love affairs with prominent actresses, models and singers. Hutchence's relationship with UK television presenter Paula Yates began while she was divorcing the music artist and Live Aid organiser, Bob Geldof. Hutchence and Yates had a daughter in 1996. His death was reported by the New South Wales Coroner to be the result of suicide. In 2000, Yates died of an overdose and her daughter was placed in Geldof's custody with her half-sisters.
Read more about Michael Hutchence: Early Life and Career, Stardom and Acting Career, Later Career and Paula Yates, Death, Later Developments, Tributes
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