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Former Wham Singer George Michael Has Died Aged 53

Former Wham Singer George Michael Has Died Aged 53

RIP.

James Dawson

James Dawson

Singer George Michael has died aged 53, with his publicist saying he "passed away peacefully at home."

Michael, who was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, sold more than 80 million records worldwide.

He began his career with Wham! with the band's first album Fantastic topping the charts in 1983 and in 1987 Michael released his first solo album Faith.

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Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire at 13:42 GMT.

The BBC has reported that the police say there were no suspicious circumstances. 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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"The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."

A music legend who will be sadly missed.

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