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George Michael is dead at the age of 53.
"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," his rep said in a statement. "The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."
As news of his passing hit, celebrity friends and fans took to social media to pay tribute to the '80s icon.
Heartbroken 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
@ajridgeley
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RIP George Michael. Gone too soon.
@RealLyndaCarter
NOOOOOO!! F U 2016!! U have taken ALL R ICONS OF THE 80's!: George Michael, pop superstar, dies at 53 - the guardian https://t.co/MOxNsGx8D8
@Corey_Feldman
The first music poster I ever had was WHAM! The first song I requested on the radio #GeorgeMichael you made my childhood awesome! #rip
@ShannaMoakler
other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. alot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx
@MarkRonson
F R E E D O M 💔 pic.twitter.com/T7JpZPBJkX
@lovegwendoline
"I'm never gonna dance again..Guilty feet have got no rhythm" RIP #GeorgeMichael #Wham… https://t.co/21Dj3C8E8J
@debimazar
RIP George Michael
@russellcrowe
Very sad to hear the sad news of George Michael's death. Rest in peace my friend. Your music was amazing. You're... https://t.co/aNxzBBd8VY
@TyHerndoncom
George Michael 💔
@conniebritton
If submitted, the Freedom '90 music video would win best picture at this years Oscars
@iamgreenfield
So saddened to hear about the passing of George Michael today. He was a truly gifted singer and a musical inspiration. #RIPGeorgeMichael
@NickLachey
Wow. RIP George Michael pic.twitter.com/sVgRYnfm6J
@YO_RANDYJACKSON
Unbelievable.
@rickygervais
RIP George Michael.
I 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
@billyeichner
I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.
@TheEllenShow
Rest with the glittering stars, George Michael. You've found your Freedom, your Faith. It was your Last Christmas, and we shall miss you.
@GeorgeTakei
I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man. RIP George Michael pic.twitter.com/Ammqi2ZTup
@ninagarcia
Another beautiful voice gone too soon. #ripgeorgemichael
@joshgroban
#rip Geprge MIichael You will be greatly missed.
@LisaVanderpump
Unbelievable talent that will serenade the angels.
Shocked to hear about #georgemichael. What an amazing voice. Praying for his family.
@CarsonDaly
Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.
@RobLowe
RIP #georgemichael as a young girl, I would dance around my room, with a grin on my… https://t.co/htpuQ8yAXO
@DohertyShannen
I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.
@JKCorden
