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Woman Who Had IVF Paid For By George Michael Gives Birth

GettyImages-52205366-1.3296088 BERLIN, Germany: British pop star George Michael poses as he walks over the red carpet prior the screening of "George Michael - A Different Story" at the Berlin Film Festival 16 February 2005. The film, directed by Southan Morris and presented out of competition, is a documentary featuring the life, career and politics of the iconic pop star. AFP PHOTO DDP/MICHAEL KAPPELER GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/Getty Images) (MICHAEL KAPPELER/Michael Kappeler / Getty Images)

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The woman who unexpectedly had her in vitro fertilization paid for by the late George Michael has given birth.

Lynette Gillard, who discussed her personal 13-year-struggle with becoming pregnant on TV, was sent a donation of approximately $15,000 CAD by Michael, on the condition that he would remain anonymous at the time. 

Gillard didn't find out she was finally pregnant until Michael died last Christmas.

The proud mom gave birth two weeks ago to a baby boy named Seth Logan George Hart – one of the middle names a tribute to the generosity of the pop icon. 

"I hope he’s looking down smiling, knowing I have what I’ve always longed for," Gillard told The Sun. "He believed in me and gave me hope to keep trying even when I felt it was useless.”