The legendary George Michael died

Monday morning begins with the sad news that came from the UK. World media reports the death of one of the most iconic pop singers of modern times George Michael, who during his brilliant musical career was able to sell more than 100 million copies of his records.

Last Christmas

On December 25, the lifeless body of 53-year-old George Michael was found in his homestead in Oxfordshire. The performer was found in his own bed without signs of life, the doctors who arrived on the call, recorded his death.

Policemen who carefully inspected the house and the deceased said that traces of violence were not found. Law enforcers of the county of Temz Valley officially did not announce the reasons for the disaster, but they clarified that the death of a celebrity does not cause bad suspicions. Additional information will be announced after the opening, informs the press.

December 25, George Michael died
The last photo of the singer. George Michael with friends in a restaurant in September this year

Details of what happened

Former artist manager Michael Lippman told reporters that his good friend died quite unexpectedly as a result of heart failure. About the loss, he learned from Michael's relatives who found him "peacefully lying in bed."

Close George Michael published an appeal to the public, which says:

"With incredible sadness, we confirm that our beloved son, brother, friend George peacefully went to another world on Christmas at home. The family asks everyone to respect their privacy in a very difficult time. "
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We add, it is known that George had health problems after the pneumonia carried over in 2011. The singer became lightning fast during the tour in Vienna. Austrian doctors had to make him a tracheotomy and fought hard for his life for several days. It is also known that the owner of two "Grammy" in 2014 was a rehabilitation course from drug addiction in one of the Swiss clinics.

In social networks there are posts full of grief. His condolences are expressed by fans of the artist's works, as well as his numerous colleagues in show business who respected and appreciated George Michael. Elton John, Madonna, Lindsay Lohan, Robbie Williams, Miley Cyrus, Brian Adams, Dwayne Johnson and other celebrities have already died on the death of the singer.

George Michael and Andrew Ridgley as part of the pop duo Wham
George Michael and Paul McCartney in July 2005
Michael and Boy George in 1987
Elton John and George