BBC
George Michael is to stage a special concert for Sir Elton John’s Aids foundation.
The gig at London’s Royal Opera House will benefit the charity’s newly created Elizabeth Taylor Memorial Fund.
Michael said he « really wanted to honour the inspiring efforts » made by the actress in raising awareness of the disease.
The charity show on 6 November is part of the singer’s European Symphonica orchestral tour.
Dame Elizabeth, who died in March, was a prominent Aids campaigner and founded the American Foundation for Aids Research following the death of her close friend Rock Hudson in 1985.
« I have seen how HIV can affect people’s lives, how it can destroy families and communities, » Michael said.
« The way that the Elton John Aids Foundation gets help to the people around the world who need it most – often the most marginalised communities – really spurred me on to do something. »
Sir Elton, who duetted with Michael on the 1991 hit Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, said: « This is an incredible and generous gesture. His is an amazing talent, and this is a fantastic gift he is making to people affected by HIV. »
The Sir Elton John Aids Foundation has raised more than £80m since it was set up by the singer in 1992.