R.I.P. George Michael...
Pop superstar and ex Wham! George michael died in his home and was found dead on December 25, 2016. According to his publicist, George "passed away peacefully" on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire. His manager, Michael Lippman, said he had died of heart failure.
Michael's family announced news of his death in a statement issued through the singer's publicist:
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.
South Central Ambulance Service were called to Michael's property. Thames Valley Police also attended and Michael was confirmed dead at the scene. They explained that at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a post-mortem will be undertaken in due course.
Many froiends, colleagues and other music stars remembered Michael via social media: