Chorus.fm — George Michael has passed away. He was 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said. The post George ... more info

The Mirror — George Michael died at home on Christmas Day aged just 53 more info

The Mirror — George Michael spoke with CNN's Jim Moret when he spoke openly about his sexuality for the first time more info

The Mirror — The pair were an item for a number of years more info

New York Times — The singer-songwriter, who achieved renown at a young age, was remembered at his homes in London and in the English village of Goring-on-Thames. more info

The Mirror — The singer's Best Of collection has hit the number one spot in the iTunes albums ranking more info

The Mirror — People closest to the star spoke first and foremost about losing a kind, gentle and generous friend more info

Idolator — His music will live on. more info

Stereogum — It was possible, even during George Michael's heyday, to take the man for granted, to imagine him as some lightweight pop star who'd be gone in a couple of weeks. He had, after all, gotten his start in a knowingly goofy teenpop duo. His hair was imma... more info

The Mirror — The Wham! singer isn't the only celebrity to tragically pass away on December 25 more info