The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home” in Goring, Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police say they are treating the death as unexplained but there were no suspicious circumstances. His former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend”. In a statement, Michael’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.
George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53
