BOY George has claimed he was uninvited to a friend’s memorial while paying tribute to them in a touching social media post.
The Culture Club, 65, singer took to social media to remember his friend and fashion designer Pam Hogg, who died in November last year aged 74.
Today George shared an image of Pam – who dressed the likes of Kate Moss, Beyonce, Debbie Harry and Princess Eugenie – and wrote: “Remembering my friend Pam Hogg who is being celebrated today by friends.
“I was uninvited but I am there in spirit. God Bless you Pam.”
George and Pam were friends for decades, having first met in the eighties at Covent Garden’s Blitz club where he worked the cloakroom before finding fame with Culture Club.
They were present for huge milestones in each other’s lives, with George sitting front row at many of her fashion shows and Pam attending events including his 50th birthday party.
Fans were quick to comment on George’s post, with one writing: “It’s always sad when politics divide friends. Stay strong George, you don’t need to be invited to a party in order to remember your friend.”
Another said: “That’s low to uninvite you, I hope you can celebrate her on your own or with other good friends.”
And a third added: “That is sad on so many levels. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.”
At the time of Pam’s death last year, George shared his sadness and spoke of the designer’s legacy.
He said: “I’m sad to learn of the death of Pam Hogg who was a true original and who knew absolutely everyone on the London fashion and art scene.
“It’s quite shocking how many true originals are leaving us of late.”