Deon Estus has stalled at the age of 65 ( Picture Getty Images)
Deon Estus, bassist for Wham! and George Michael, has stalled at the age of 65.
The news was verified with a post on the late star’s social media runners, with an release reading It’s with real sadness I post that Deon Estus passed away This Morning.
‘Deon was generally known as the third member of Wham! Deon was passionate about music and loved interacting with his true suckers.’
Estus was best known for playing with the band, andco-wrote the 1989 song Heaven Help Me with Michael.
During his unconceivable career, he also played with the likes of Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox and Frank Zappa.
Estus’cause of death has not been supported.
Homages have poured in for the late musician.
Martin Kemp wrote on Twitter; Farewell my friend@DeonEstus Mr Club Tropicana … His bass playing helped induce the sound of the 80s …. A brilliant genius …. RIP Deon.’
One aficionado added‘Tonight we learn of the sad dissolution of Deon Estus. A familiar and friendly face from the really early days of WHAM! Our advisements are with his family and cronies. RIP Deon. You Have Been Loved.’
Another said‘ Just heard the lamentable news that Deon Estus has passed away. Over the spans, Deon was bassist for Wham! George Michael, Marvin Gaye, Elton John and multiplex fresh. A great man and bass player. RIP.’