Admin l Monday, December 26, 2016
OXFORDSHIRE, London – Pop superstar, George Michael is dead. He was 53. He died in his home, Goring, Oxfordshire on Christmas day. His family announced news of his death in a statement through Michael’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,” the family said in a statement.
His manager, Michael Lippman, however said he died of heart failure.
Commenting on his death, Sir Elton John a musical prodigy who posted a photograph of himself with Michael said, “I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend – the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans.”
George Michael was born 25 June, 1963 in Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, and he is reported to have sold more than 100 million albums throughout his lifetime.
George Michael launched himself into public reckoning with the album, Wham in 1981. He began his solo carrier in 1990 with Listen without prejudice. Other works are Five Live, Older, Ladies & Gentlemen: the best of George Michael, Songs from the last century, Patience, twenty five with concert tours among others.
