Posted on 12/25/2016 3:24:31 PM PST by monkapotamus
Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said.
The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have "passed away peacefully at home".
Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire at 13:42 GMT.
Police say there were no suspicious circumstances. Michael, who was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, sold more than 100m albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades.
Earlier this month it was announced that producer and songwriter Naughty Boy was working with Michael on a new album.
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.
"The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."
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AIDS?
HOLY CRAP IS THIS REAL?
Yes, it is.
I guess he had to “Go-Go.”
RIP.
Early demise when you are gay? Likely.
Even if not that, homosexual men die 20-30 years younger than their heterosexual counterparts. This is true even in Canada due to their higher rates of alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, STDs.
He almost died a few years ago, when he caught a bad case of pneumonia.
LAST CHRISTMAS
Sorry, but that one of my least favorite songs of all time.
It’s Christmas. I’ll be nice. RIP to a decade maker (the 1980’s). Didn’t care for the “gay 80’s” music, but he did his best to entertain.
Wow...totally out of the blue
I always liked that one. Didn’t like the American collaboration that came out after.
Well...he's a packer....ain't he?
Amazing voice. Very sad. David Bowie. Prince. 2016 has been quite a year.
Lol...I just posted that I liked it.
I didn’t think people died from HIV/AIDS any more.
I didn’t think people died from HIV/AIDS any more.
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