Global singing sensation George Michael, aged 53, has died on Christmas Day.
Police described the death as unexplained but not suspicious. They said paramedics attended his home in Goring in Oxford shire at 1.42pm, Sunday – where he was stated dead at the scene.
His publicist announced that he “passed away peacefully at home” at 11pm last night.
The full statement read: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.
“The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.”
George Michael has sold more than 80 million records worldwide in a career straddling four decades – but his life in recent years has been determined by controversy.
Many people took to twitter and shared his death news:
No, not George Michael as well. Another musical great leaves us this year. 2016 can just sod off. #RIPGeorge
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 25, 2016
I didn’t realize George Michael was only 53. That means he was 21 when “Freedom” came out and 24 when he did “Faith.” Incredible. RIP.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) December 26, 2016
“I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man.”
– George Michael, 1963 – 2016 https://t.co/4APJVUdRgd pic.twitter.com/OuzcPQh16X
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 26, 2016
Seems George Michael has “passed away peacefully at home” at age 53. Other than substance abuse, didn’t know he was even sick?
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) December 26, 2016
