The end to an absolutely terrible fucking year.
The heartbreaking news that George Michael has passed away has been confirmed tonight.
The 53-year-old singer passed away peacefully in his home today.
A statement from his publicist read:
“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.”
As the news sinks in, famous fans of the singer are taking to Twitter to express their condolences.
https://twitter.com/duranduran/status/813162181244157957
https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/813164842530050048
https://twitter.com/EamonnHolmes/status/813166883616788480
https://twitter.com/SpandauBallet/status/813167704010059776
https://twitter.com/leannrimes/status/813163792032894976
https://twitter.com/Schofe/status/813162987016097792
https://twitter.com/disclosure/status/813164307517149184
https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner/status/813163956088905728
https://twitter.com/alexandramusic/status/813163705919737857
https://twitter.com/GeorgeTakei/status/813163261788946432
https://twitter.com/Kodaline/status/813162554352603136
https://twitter.com/thescript/status/813160955161038848
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/813159000900595712
https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/813158036072263681
https://twitter.com/davidwalliams/status/813165157178347520
https://twitter.com/antanddec/status/813165112383180800
https://twitter.com/LawsonAndy/status/813165569394540544
https://twitter.com/PaulChuckle2/status/813165513165701120
https://twitter.com/FrankieJGrande/status/813165163645988864
https://twitter.com/MarianKeyes/status/813165858243641344
https://twitter.com/officialblue/status/813166130051301376
https://twitter.com/TommyMcFLY/status/813166311454994432
https://twitter.com/martineofficial/status/813166660249092096
https://twitter.com/wheatus/status/813166557257932800
https://twitter.com/DLanceBlack/status/813166414978809857
https://twitter.com/TheEllenShow/status/813166224532066304
