George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou was an British singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in 1980s and 1990s for his musical group ‘Wham!’ Some of his notable works are ‘Last Christmas’, ‘Wake me Up before you Go-Go’ and albums ‘Faith’ and ‘Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1’ that came during this period.
He also had huge success as a solo performer. On Christmas day, the Singer producer passed away peacefully at his home in Goring, Oxforshire. George Michael’s manager, Michael Lippmann, released a statement saying he died of heart failure. His former band mate of Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley took to twitter to express his emotions and said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend.” His post on Twitter read, “Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx”
#GM had a voice that would transport u, he was the finest singer/songwriter of his generation & has left the best of himself 4 us. RIP GM xx pic.twitter.com/Gjcp55Chei
— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016
Ridgeley largely maintained a low profile since Wham! And married a member of their band in the 1980’s band Bananarama, Karen Woodward. A member of the same group Sara Dillion tweeted in his memory.
Heartbroken at the loss of one of my oldest friends. I will never forget the fun times we had together. Rest in Peace George, I’ll miss you💔 pic.twitter.com/HkJpvapLKy
— Sara Dallin (@SaraBananarama) December 26, 2016
To express condolonces and experiences the Hollywood took to twitter.
Ryan Reynolds:
George Michael was a kind and gentle soul. #Wham
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 26, 2016
Describing his experience with George Michael in ‘Deal or No Deal’, Richard Osman tweeted:
A woman on ‘Deal Or No Deal’ told us she needed £15k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the £15k.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 26, 2016
Denise Richards:
George Michael you will be missed. We will never forget you & your beautiful music will live on forever Sing with the angels #georgemichael
— Denise Richards (@DENISE_RICHARDS) December 27, 2016
Britney Spears:
I’ve been thinking about George Michael today, and the positive effect he’s had on this world… https://t.co/AVROQgYpmL
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) December 27, 2016
Mariah Carey:
George Michael 💔😢 You were such an inspiration. I’m honored to have not only been your fan, but a friend as well. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/jJKSz22fHH
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) December 26, 2016
A great artist, a great human, will be missed from heart and our condolences are with Geogre Michael’s family.
