He was 65.
Along with enjoying and touring with Wham!, Estus had collaborations with Tina Turner, Annie Lennox, Elton John, Aaron Neville and different artists. His single, “Heaven Assist Me,” which additionally featured vocals by George Michael, reached No. 5 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart in 1989.
Andrew Ridgeley, who performed guitar and sang backup vocals in Wham!, paid tribute to Estus on Tuesday, calling him “a lavishly gifted bass guitarist, a charismatic & impish character & a rock of the WHAM! rhythm part.”
Ridgeley added, “He lives massive within the reminiscence, he radiated heat, humour & life’s illuminating gentle, my heartfelt commiserations exit to his household.”
Michael, who died in 2016, has a verified Twitter account maintained by Sony Music.
“We’re unhappy to listen to that our buddy Deon Estus has handed away,” learn a tribute posted to the web page. “Deon was not solely an unbelievably gifted bass participant but additionally a a lot beloved and treasured member of Wham! and of George’s musical household. His great spirit & his expertise will probably be significantly missed. Relaxation in peace Deon.”
