RIP...George Michael

[BlueDenimLamp]

Breaking news: George Michael has passed away aged 53. #georgemichael pic.twitter.com/Cbrg4oLmDi

— Today FM (@todayfm) December 25, 2016

Former Wham singer dies at age 53...In other news Carrie Fisher seems to be in stable condition after a serious cardiac event on a flight from London to LA...Perhaps the "Force" will keep her from being a 2016 victim...

[FuzzyPlum]

Just seen this on the news. Wow, I"m really shocked. This comes on the back Rick Parfitt of Status Quo passing away yesterday- equally shocking. RIP gents.

[desertangel]

I just can't take this any more. Who can we talk to, make it stop? So many people say they want the year to end . Seems like there's going to be one every day now, but my fear is it won't stop.

George Michael was a tremendous talent. His struggle is over but the fruits of his gift will live on. Rest in paradise.

[Jondalar]

What did he die from? Didn't know there was anything wrong with him.

[desertangel]

Wont know until tox report comes back, but with an extended hospital stay for pneumonia 5 years ago and a stint or so in rehab in his past, its hard to know for sure. I thought his lover died from AIDS? Which is about when things went downhill for him. Just seems like he was a real conflicted soul who struggled quite a bit, kinda like Prince. That kinda talent more often than not seems to come with a high price.

[Macfanforever]

Oh my god.What a year.He was so young.I was just playing Wham's Last Christmas video on YT on Christmas Eve a few times before this happen.

Prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends.

[iamnotafraid]

Hard to believe that Faith was released so
many years ago.

I guess like all celebrities he'll get raked over
the coals by the tabloids.