Elton John & co.: Stars mourn the loss of George Michael t-online.de

The song “Last Christmas” is one of his biggest Hits and is one of the most popular Christmas songs ever. Now, just in time for Christmas has died, the British singer George Michael completely by surprise at the age of only 53 years. Shortly after the sad news of friends and musician colleagues were shocked and expressed their grief in the social media expression.

“for Us, another miracle has taken full Talent,” she posted Chaka Khan on Twitter. The American Posängerin was in the 80s a few times together with Michael’s Band Wham! occurred. In view of the many celebrity deaths this year, the singer added: “2016 is just brutal.”

George Michael dies unexpectedly at 53 years

Songs like Careless whisper also knows 30 years later everyone. The biggest Hit, however, remains “Last Christmas”.

George Michael dies unexpectedly at 53 years

“I am deeply shocked,” wrote Michael’s friend and companion Elton John on Instagram. To Elton John posted a picture of himself and Michael. “I lost a beloved friend, the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist,” he wrote. “Deep in my heart I’m his family and friends.”

the singer Madonna wrote on Twitter: “Farewell, my friend! Another great artist leaves us.” To do this, you

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the British Pop Band Duran Duran took their dismay to Michael’s death on Twitter air: “2016 – loss of another talented soul.”

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The canadian, U.S.-singer Bryan Adams wrote on Twitter: “I can’t believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovable person, he leaves us much too early.”

Surprising news about Michael’s death

Known Michael was with the Pop Duo Wham!, he later launched a successful solo career.

In the night on Monday had notified the Agency of PA, citing Michael’s publicist: “it is With great sadness that we confirm that our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away during the Christmas days at home in peace.”

As the British broadcaster BBC reported, citing the police, was England on Sunday afternoon, an ambulance to Goring in South Oxfordshire called, where Michael lived. The police ruled out “suspicious circumstances” of his death. The magazine “Billboard” reported, citing Michael’s Manager, Michael Lippman, that the singer had died of heart failure. Most recently, Michael worked together with the British producer Naughty Boy on a new Album.