Michael Hutchence
Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian singer, songwriter, and actor. He was the co-founder, lead singer, and lyricist of the rock band INXS from 1977 until his death in 1997. The band sold over 50 million records worldwide and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Hutchence in August 1986 | |
| Born | 22 January 1960 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 22 November 1997 (aged 37) Sydney, Australia |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
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| Years active | 1977–1997 |
| Partner(s) | Paula Yates (1995–1997) |
| Children | Tiger Lily |
| Relatives | Patricia Glassop (mother) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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| Website | michaelhutchence |
Hutchence was also a member of the short-lived band Max Q and recorded some solo material, alongside acting in films such as Dogs in Space (1986) and Frankenstein Unbound (1990). He was known for his string of love affairs with actresses, models, and singers, and his private life was often covered in the international press. He had a daughter with English television presenter Paula Yates.
Hutchence was found dead in his Sydney hotel room on 22 November 1997. Although his cause of death is widely accepted to have been suicide by hanging, some people (including Yates) have stated a belief in the rumour that his death was the accidental result of autoerotic asphyxiation.