George Michael 1963-2016
George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with Wham! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said. He was 53.
In this file picture taken on September 9, 2012, British singer George Michael performs on stage during a charity gala for the benefit of Sidaction, at the Opera Garnier in Paris.
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George Michael enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” ‘’Young Guns (Go For It)“ and “Freedom.”
In this file photo dated June 28, 1986, George Michael is on stage for Wham’s last sell out concert at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Singer George Michael performs live at the Bank Atlantic Center on August 3, 2008 in Sunrise, Florida.
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British singer George Michael poses for photographers before a news conference at the Royal Opera House in central London May 11, 2011.
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In this July 13, 1985, file photo, from left, George Michael of Wham!, concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Bono of U2, Paul McCartney, concert organizer Bob Geldof and Freddie Mercury of Queen join in the finale of the Live Aid famine relief concert, at Wembley Stadium, London.
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British singer George Michael poses for photographers before a news conference at the Royal Opera House in central London May 11, 2011.
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George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
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Pop stars George Michael (top) and Elton John leave Westminster Abbey after the funeral service of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997.
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George Michael, left, and Sir Paul embrace onstage at “Live 8 London” in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005.
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In this Saturday, July 2, 2005 file photo, British singer George Michael accompanied by other musicians and children from Africa wave to the crowds goodbye at the finale the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London.
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In this Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 file photo, British singer George Michael leaves his house in north London, after recovering from a life-threatening bout with pneumonia that kept him in a Vienna hospital for a month.