George Michael, former Wham! frontman, "passed away peacefully at home" tonight, according to the BBC.

Police say an ambulance was called to the singer's Oxfordshire home around 2pm on Christmas day. Authorities say there was nothing suspicious about his death.

"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," the "Freedom" singer's publicist said in a statement.

"The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."