Pop star George Michael has died aged 53 at his home in Oxfordshire.The musician's publicist said that he had 'passed away peacefully' at his property in Goring at 1.42pm today.Michael's former manager Michael Lippman claimed he had died in bed as a result of 'heart failure.'
Thames Valley Police said officers were called to a property in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, shortly before 2pm on Christmas Day.A spokesman said: 'Sadly, a 53-year-old man was confirmed deceased at the scene. At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.'
His Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley and close friend Elton John have lead the tributes to the star on social media.
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