Michael Hutchence

Michael Hutchence

Australian singer (1960–1997)
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Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Hutchence co-founded the rock band INXS, which sold over 75 million records worldwide and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. He was the lead singer and lyricist of INXS from 1977 until his death.

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Michael Hutchence was born on Friday, 22 January 1960 in Crows Nest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His full name at birth was Michael Kelland John Hutchence. He was best known as a musician. Hutchence's country of citizenship (nationality) was Australian. He died on Saturday, 22 November 1997 in Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at the age of 37. He is buried at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde, Ryde City, New South Wales, Australia. Michael attended high school at Beacon Hill School in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. He was 5' 10" (178 cm) tall and weighed 154 lbs (70 kg) with a slim build. He had light brown eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $1,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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Full name at birth
Michael Kelland John Hutchence
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Claim to fame
co-founder, lead singer and lyricist of the iconic rock band INXS
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Date of birth
22 January 1960
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Place of birth
Crows Nest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Date of death
22 November 1997
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Age
37 (age at death)
Place of death
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cause of death
Asphyxiation due to suicide by hanging
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Resting place
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde, Ryde City, New South Wales, Australia
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Occupation
Musician, singer-songwriter, actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
5' 10" (178 cm)
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Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
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  • Lanky frame
  • Neck-length, center-parted, curly hair
  • Affable smile
  • Clean-shaven look
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Net worth
$1,000,000 USD
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High school
  • Beacon Hill School in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
  • King George V School in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
  • Davidson High School in Frenchs Forest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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You know sometimes I just want to curl up on stage and lie there for a while - it's weird.
  • Ranked #35 on VH1`s 100 Sexiest Artists.
  • INXS won the 1991 Brit Award for International Group.
  • Winner of the 1991 Brit Award for International Male.
  • Attended King George V School in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  • Has a little brother, Rhett, born in 1962.

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