The Mirror — Comedy legend Ricky Gervais was the first to react with the simple tweet: "Unbelievable. RIP George Michael." more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The Hollywood Reporter is confirming that singer George Michael has died. He was 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” read a statem... more info

Stereogum — The BBC reports that George Michael has died. According to a statement from his publicist, Michael died "peacefully at home" in Oxfordshire, and according to police, there was nothing suspicious about his death. He was 53. … more info

Reuters — AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Pop singer George Michael, who had numerous hits in the group Wham in the 1980s and later as a solo artist, has died at the age of 53, the BBC reported on Sunday citing his publicist. more info

USA Today Music — He was 53.             more info

TMZ — George Michael passed away at his home in England at the age of 53 … his rep confirms.  A rep for the pop star says, "It its with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home… more info

Consequence of Sound — According to his publicist, Michael "passed away peacefully at home." more info

The Mirror — The global singing sensation "passed away peacefully at home" according to his publicist in a statement issued at 11pm on Christmas Day more info

BBC News - UK — Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist says. more info

The Mirror — His publicist broke the news in a statement issued at 11pm, saying he died at home over the Christmas period more info