The end to an absolutely terrible fucking year.
The heartbreaking news that George Michael has passed away has been confirmed tonight.
The 53-year-old singer passed away peacefully in his home today.
A statement from his publicist read:
“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.”
As the news sinks in, famous fans of the singer are taking to Twitter to express their condolences.
2016 – loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family. pic.twitter.com/3h4xqEDXR9
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) December 25, 2016
RIP George Michael, an inspiration to gay men who told homophobia where to go stick itself pic.twitter.com/UNvcSfN4be
— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) December 25, 2016
If u r of a certain age like me George Michael was the soundtrack to our highs & lows , loves & losts in the 80's.Part of us goes with him.
— Eamonn Holmes OBE (@EamonnHolmes) December 25, 2016
We are incredibly sad at the passing of our dear friend George Michael. A brilliant artist & great songwriter. Spandau Ballet / Steve Dagger
— Spandau Ballet (@SpandauBallet) December 25, 2016
Omg #GeorgeMichael noooo! No No No No No! We have lost too many beautiful souls this year. #rip you will be greatly missed.
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) December 25, 2016
And now we lose George Michael. Only 53. Love to his friends and family 😢another very sad loss in this horrid year
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) December 25, 2016
Another incredible talent gone. Thank you for all the music Mr George Michael. Thoughts with your family and friends… 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Disclosure (@disclosure) December 25, 2016
Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael. ☹️
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 25, 2016
GUTTED to hear about George Michael !!! Truly heartbreaking news.. 😢 May his beautiful soul rest in peace. 🙏🏾
— Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) December 25, 2016
Rest with the glittering stars, George Michael. You've found your Freedom, your Faith. It was your Last Christmas, and we shall miss you.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 25, 2016
Holy shit! So sad to hear about George Michael passing! Another legend gone in 2016
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) December 25, 2016
Oh no 😞 I can't believe this. Such a big influence 😞 G @GeorgeMichael RIP
— the script (@thescript) December 25, 2016
No, not George Michael as well. Another musical great leaves us this year. 2016 can just sod off. #RIPGeorge
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 25, 2016
Unbelievable.
RIP George Michael.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 25, 2016
This might just be George Michael's greatest moment… 'Somebody To Love' at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. https://t.co/jE6sOMsz37
— David Walliams HQ (@davidwalliams) December 25, 2016
Ah man. George Michael? No need! #RIPGeorge. Such a sad loss. D
— antanddec (@antanddec) December 25, 2016
This Christmas you gave us your heart, but we'll never give it away. So shocked to hear the news about George Michael. A true legend. RIP xx
— Andy Brown (@AndyBrownMusic) December 25, 2016
RIP George Michael. What's happened to 2016 all the amazing talents passed and still passing away. Unbelievable. ☹️XX
— Paul Chuckle (@PaulChuckle2) December 25, 2016
Heartbroken over the death of George Michael. He was a man taught me what freedom of sexuality was & that it was our right to be free. ❤🙏🏼🌈
— Frankie James Grande (@FrankieJGrande) December 25, 2016
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So "Last Christmas" was already one of the saddest songs ever, then @BBCBreaking says pop star @GeorgeMichael has died. Enough 2016! pic.twitter.com/dopnpvBiuF
— Tommy McFLY (@TommyMcFLY) December 25, 2016
I am so desperately sad to hear about the passing of the beautifully talented @GeorgeMichael You inspired so many. RIP George xxxx
— Martine McCutcheon (@martineofficial) December 25, 2016
I can't believe this. George Michael is gone…I'm an atheist but 2016 is making me believe in Satan.
— wheatus (@wheatus) December 25, 2016
Rest In Peace our dear @GeorgeMichael
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) December 25, 2016
I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) December 25, 2016
