Michael Hutchence died on November 22nd, 1997.
Michael Kelland John Hutchence -LRB- 22 January 1960 -- 22 November 1997 -RRB- was an Australian musician and actor .. He was a founding member , lead singer and lyricist of rock band  : INXS from 1977 until his death in 1997 .. He was a member of short-lived pop rock group Max Q and recorded solo material which was released posthumously .. Max Q. Max Q ( Australian band ). He acted in feature films , including Dogs in Space -LRB- 1986 -RRB- , Frankenstein Unbound -LRB- 1990 -RRB- and Limp -LRB- 1997 -RRB- .. Dogs in Space. Dogs in Space. Frankenstein Unbound. Frankenstein Unbound. According to rock-music historian Ian McFarlane , `` Hutchence was the archetypal rock showman .. Ian McFarlane. Ian McFarlane. He exuded an overtly sexual , macho cool with his flowing locks , and lithe and exuberant stage movements . ''. Hutchence won the ` Best International Artist ' at the 1991 BRIT Awards with INXS winning the related group award .. 1991 BRIT Awards. 1991 BRIT Awards. His private life was often reported in the Australian and international press , with a string of love affairs with prominent actresses , models and singers .. Hutchence 's relationship with UK television presenter Paula Yates began while she was married to musician and Live Aid organiser Bob Geldof .. Paula Yates. Paula Yates. Live Aid. Live Aid. Bob Geldof. Bob Geldof. Geldof and Yates divorced in 1996 .. During July of the same year , Hutchence and Yates had a daughter , Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily .. On the morning of 22 November 1997 , Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney .. Sydney. Sydney. His death was reported by the New South Wales Coroner to be the result of suicide .. In 2000 , Yates died of a heroin overdose .. heroin overdose. heroin overdose. The couple 's daughter was placed in Geldof 's custody with her half-sisters .