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Celebrities React to the Sudden Death of George Michael
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The iconic Wham! singer and solo artist died in his Oxfordshire home at 53.
December 26 2016 9:51 AM EST
May 26 2023 1:37 PM EST
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The iconic Wham! singer and solo artist died in his Oxfordshire home at 53.
Yesterday, the beloved singer, songwriter, and musical legend George Michael was found dead in his home in Goring, Oxfordshire, England. A police statement reported that "At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious," and Michael's managers, Michael Lippman, told The Hollywood Reporterthat the death had been due to heart failure.
Michael made a splash on the international music scene in 1983 when he released his debut album, Fantastic, as part of the musical duo Wham!, with his school friend Andrew Ridgeley. His career, both with Wham! and as a solo artist, included many major awards from both the UK and America and millions upon millions of records and singles sold. Mr. Michael came out as gay in 1998 after being arrested for lewd conduct in a Los Angeles men's room, and had been a proud supporter of AIDS activism and gay rights before and after his arrest.
Today, stars and celebrities around the world grieve the passing of the prolific artists. Below, we've compiled some choice responses to the loss.
\u201cI just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.\u201d— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres) 1482708910
\u201cUnbelievable. \nRIP George Michael.\u201d— Ricky Gervais (@Ricky Gervais) 1482706958
\u201cMy god. Rest in paradise @GeorgeMichael--an icon, an ally, a legend.\u201d— Margaret Cho (@Margaret Cho) 1482709891
\u201cOh God no \u2026I love you George \u2026Rest In Peace x\u201d— Robbie Williams (@Robbie Williams) 1482712366
\u201cRest with the glittering stars, George Michael. You've found your Freedom, your Faith. It was your Last Christmas, and we shall miss you.\u201d— George Takei (@George Takei) 1482708204
\u201cI've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.\u201d— James Corden (@James Corden) 1482709656
\u201ci bought (& worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. this song readied me for Stevie Wonder... https://t.co/a3gnL9DnfT...\u201d— Mark Ronson (@Mark Ronson) 1482709930
\u201cFarewell My Friend! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb Another Great Artist leaves us. \ud83d\udc94Can 2016 Fuck Off NOW?\u201d— Madonna (@Madonna) 1482715516
\u201cHeartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6\u201d— Andrew Ridgeley (@Andrew Ridgeley) 1482711478
\u201cI don't have it in me anymore to write about our greats. I just knew one day I'd get to work with #GeorgeMichael. Sad Christmas.\u201d— Dr. Love (@Dr. Love) 1482708145
\u201cOur sincerest condolences go out to George Michael\u2019s family, friends, and musical collaborators. He will be missed.\u201d— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@Recording Academy / GRAMMYs) 1482717999
\u201c2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family.\u201d— Duran Duran (@Duran Duran) 1482707946
\u201cI can't deal with this. One of my ALL TIME favorites. RIP George Michael and I really hate writing that so much. https://t.co/1cRJBMgYga\u201d— billy eichner (@billy eichner) 1482707983