BREAKING NEWS - Wham! Frontman George Michael Dies At Age 53
Posted on Sun Dec 25th, 2016 3:37pm PDT By X17 Staff
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."