Posted on 12/25/2016 4:12:39 PM PST by Morgana
George Michael has died at his home in Oxfordshire.
The musician's publicist said that he had 'passed away peacefully' at his property in Goring at 1.42pm today.
Michael, 53, had previously battled drug addiction and come close to death after suffering from a bout of pneumonia in 2011.
However, the circumstances around his death are currently unexplained.
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Michael, who was set to release a documentary in 2017, rose to fame as a member of Wham!, known for their hits Club Tropicana and Last Christmas.
The singer - whose real name is Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou - sold more than 100 million albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades.
In a statement, the star's publicist said: '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.
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Wow, very sad to hear that. Hope he made peace with God before he died.
Well, yes, that would be helpful.
Clearly the risks are high for those who practice the Gay lifestyle. Sadly most are afraid to state this fact for fear of being labeled a homophobe.
Homosexuals that we’ve know have died of these diseases. Hepatitis, colon cancer, AIDS. A coincidence? I think not.
Agree. Pneumonia or other respiratory diseases are also often listed as the cause of death for AIDS patients.
The type of drug addiction may have also contributed to pneumonia but we’ll unlikely ever know for 100% sure.
Wow. I couldn’t disagree more about “Last Christmas” being a classic. I ridicule that song (or change the station) each time it comes on.
I was a naive teenager in the '80s when his "Faith" was a hit, and I've always liked many of his songs. Loved his cover of "Somebody to Love" at the Freddy Mercury tribute in -- '08? '09?
RIP, Mr. Michael. May God Almighty have mercy on your soul.
I should laugh, but damn that was funny
Shouldn’t not should
Isn’t that Andrew Ridgley?
George Michael was pro-life?
Anti-suicide.
Heart attack, concussion, brain aneurism, stroke, suicide, being poisoned, accidental electrocution, blood clot, choking . . . .
Yes it is. Was replying to post #35.
Many heterosexuals die of the same diseases.
A man dies and you joke about it . . . and on Christmas day. Sweet Jesus!
RIP George Michaels...who ever you are.
I lumped in Last Christmas with the BAND AID song, it’s definitely not nearly as powerful to me.
Today (Christmas) after leaving our home we passed dozens of people holding baby llamas and alpacas who probably earn less than $50 per year.
That 1984 BAND AID song was produced con un corazon grande.
But yes, I see your point about his other one, he has a great voice, but it’s a love it or hate it song.
>>‘passed away peacefully’
As opposed to kicking and screaming?<<
I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandpa and not screaming and yelling like the people who were in his car.
RIP GM.
>>Today (Christmas) after leaving our home we passed dozens of people holding baby llamas and alpacas who probably earn less than $50 per year.<<
Where are you? El Monte? Duarte? Santa Ana?
+1.
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