George Michael dies of heart failure at his Oxfordshire home
Pop superstar George Michael has been found dead at his home in Oxfordshire aged 53.
The singer - who rose to fame with band Wham! before selling more than 100million records during his solo career - 'passed away peacefully' at his property in Goring at shortly before 2pm yesterday.
Michael's former manager Michael Lippman claimed he had died in bed as a result of 'heart failure'.
His Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley and close friend Elton John have lead the tributes to the star on social media.
Posting on Twitter, musician Ridgeley wrote: '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'
Meanwhile Elton John posted a heartfelt message along with a picture of the pair together on his Instagram page.
He wrote: '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. @GeorgeMichael #RIP.'
Thames Valley Police said officers were called to a property in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, shortly before 2pm on Christmas Day.
A spokesman said: 'Sadly, a 53-year-old man was confirmed deceased at the scene. At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.'
Source: Daily Mail
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