Bollywood celebs mourn the death of legendary British singer George Michael

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

December 26, 2016 - 3:21 PM IST

The year 2016 has not been easy. From Alan Rickman to David Bowie to Prince, the world lost many gems this year and it has been just tough. George Michael who had skyrocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career, passed away this past Sunday on Christmas. The entire world was left in shock when the death of pop legend was announced by his publicist on Sunday. The British singer was only 53 but his death is being classified as unexplained but not suspicious.

Bollywood celebs mourn the death of legendary British singer George Michael

According to the official statement released, George Michael's family said that their beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. The late singer's family has asked that their privacy shall be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.

According to the reports, the immediate cause of the singer's death wasn't revealed but Thames Valley Police was called to a property in Goring on Thames shortly before 2 p.m in the afternoon. Sadly, a 53-year-old man was confirmed deceased at the scene.

George Michael had fans and admirers all over the world. Some Bollywood celebrities grew up watching and listening to the legendary musician's songs. Today, on this sad day, many celebrities took to their social media accounts to mourn the death of the singer as most of them are still trying to process the news of his sudden death.

The irony of life....#LastChristmas RIP GEORGE MICHAEL....thank you for the music and the memories....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 26, 2016

Posters of Wham!on my dorm walls,Freedom on an endless loop on a prized yellow Walkman-George Micheal lives forever in our heads.. pic.twitter.com/8zH9ZIe3G0
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 26, 2016

Coz you gotta have faith! #RIPGeorgeMichael
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) December 26, 2016

2016 claims another piece of my childhood. RIP George Michael.
— Srijit Mukherji (@srijitspeaketh) December 26, 2016

Heart broken .. woke up to such sad news. thank you for the music and the memories it made for us#Rest in peace#GeorgeMichael pic.twitter.com/GwpeVO0i3e
— Chitrangda Singh (@IChitrangda) December 26, 2016

Please stop with the #LastChristmas hashtags. Given #GeorgeMichael 's legendary body of work, it's too obvious & kitschy for a send-off.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) December 26, 2016

Please stop the #LastChristmas hashtags. Given #GeorgeMichael 's strength in the face of bigotry & discrimination, #Freedom is more fitting.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) December 26, 2016

The only singer post-Freddie, who could do Queen songs true justice. That voice, that range, that control. Unreal. #GeorgeMichael https://t.co/PRt64EfAtm
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) December 26, 2016

Mother's Pride, Spinning the wheel, Jesus to a child, freedom. #georgemichael #georgemichaelfavourites https://t.co/wVqt0tnwnx
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) December 26, 2016

Shit Noooo...
George Michael? At 53???
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) December 26, 2016

It's one thing to make a ref to #LastChristmas for #GeorgeMichael since he passed right now
But (didn't) #WakeMeUpBeforeYouGoGo
Really?!?
— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) December 26, 2016

2016....you son of a bitch. #ripgeorgemichael
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) December 26, 2016

David Bowie, Prince, George Michael all in the same year! Icons, Legends, Gamechangers. Yup..2016 has been the shittiest year. #RIPGeorge
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) December 26, 2016

2016, I knew you wouldn't leave us alone on Christmas. RIP George Michael. Thank you for the music. pic.twitter.com/KNyASSfDpi
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) December 26, 2016

Waking up with lesser faith today. Leaving behind a legacy and a world lesser talented.. #RIPGeorgeMichael #GoneTooSoon #TimelessLegend
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) December 26, 2016

RIP George Michael. From Faith to finding his Freedom on his LastChristmas. RIP
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) December 26, 2016

George Michael :(
— sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) December 26, 2016

#RIPGeorge #yougottahavefaith and my school days would've been so redundant without #LastChristmas
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) December 26, 2016

RIP #GeorgeMichael, it was the #LastChristmas
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) December 26, 2016

RIP George Michael. We grew up listening to your music which will live with us forever. pic.twitter.com/wT9Ao63Hk3
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 26, 2016

RIP #GeorgeMicheal..your magic shall continue in the heavens. Thank you being great such an awesome and integral part of my adolescence
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) December 26, 2016

Heartbreaking . 2016 , can't you just end already?
"We could have lived this dance forever. Please stay."
RIP #GeorgeMichael
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) December 26, 2016

RIP George Michael.. too young to go.. thank you for such beautiful music and memories ❤ #sad #LastChristmas
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) December 25, 2016

#georgemichael songs were a part of my growing up days...feels like a huge loss.. can't believe it still... Rip #georgemichael Last Christmas
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