Celebrities React To The Death Of George Michael

Celebrities React To The Death Of George Michael
Celebrities React To The Death Of George Michael

Video: Celebrities React To The Death Of George Michael

Video: Celebrities React To The Death Of George Michael
Video: Celebrities React to George Michael's Death 2024, March
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George Michael saying goodbye
George Michael saying goodbye

The early death of singer George Michael, when he was just 53 years old, and in the midst of the end of the year parties, has left the entertainment world not only in mourning, but also in shock.

The singer-songwriter for hits such as "Careless Whisper" and "Faith" died at his Oxfordshire residence in south-east England and was reportedly alone. This quickly made the celebrities turn to their social networks, to express their surprise.

Paul McCartney with whom he collaborated on the song "Heal The Pain", in 2006, shared on Facebook a message he wrote on his blog: "The sweet and heartfelt music of George Michael will live even after his sudden death. By working with him on Several times I saw his great talent always shine and his dismissive sense of humor made the experience even more enjoyable."

One of the first to speak out on this news was television presenter Ellen DeGeneres who wrote: "I just found out about the death of my friend George Michael. He was a very brilliant talent. I am very sad."

Elton John explained that he was in a state of "shock" when he lost his beloved friend, whom he described as: "The noblest and most generous soul; and a brilliant artist."

For his part, LeAnn Rimes Cibrian said: "My God George Michael No! No, no, no, no, no! We have already lost too many beautiful souls this year. Rest in peace, you will be greatly missed."

Josh Groban sent this message: "Another beautiful voice that left us too soon."

Apparently singer Sam Smith was one of the stars most moved by this news, as he sent different messages on Twitter and also published a photo of Michael on his Instagram account. In it he explains that words cannot express everything that his music means to him. And so, among other things, he asks his fans to "play Michael's music as loud as possible today."

George rose to fame with the group Wham! in the 80s. Although he also had several solo hits. He won multiple Grammy Awards, an estimated 100 million records sold, and recorded duets with Luciano Pavarotti, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, among other stars.

In recent years, the singer-songwriter has been involved in several scandals due to drug abuse. In an interview, he confessed that he smoked up to "25 marijuana cigarettes a day." As reported by CNN, it is believed that his death was due to a heart problem. It has not yet been revealed if that condition is related to his years of addiction.

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