George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career, has died, his publicist said Sunday. When the news broke, among the first to react online were British celebrities and people who had worked with him.
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Celebrities around the world mourn the loss of the music legend:
Unbelievable.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais)
RIP George Michael.
R.I.P George Michael. Beyond sad, you were a legend, and you were far too young. Blasting "Last Christmas" now ��
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic)
other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. alot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson)
George Michael. R.I.P
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant)
George Michael passed!
— Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz)
Jesus, this is a bad year for music! Someone's forming a hell of a band in heaven!
RIP &Rick Parfitt
We are incredibly sad at the passing of our dear friend George Michael. A brilliant artist & great songwriter. Spandau Ballet / Steve Dagger
— Spandau Ballet (@SpandauBallet)
I pray George Michael finally finds peace. A deeply private man with an awe-inspiring talent that couldn't help but make him a superstar.
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams)
Noooooooooooooooo! I cannot believe this !!!! RIP George Michael ��
— Matt Terry (@MattTerry93)
I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man. RIP George Michael
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia)
George Michael wrote Praying for Time 25 years ago but I truly believe it's message means more now than ever.
— James Corden (@JKCorden)
Very sad to hear that George Michael passed. He was a very talented musician and singer. Love & mercy to his family, friends and fans.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive)
RIP George Michael. One of the greats
— Daniel Skye (@iamdanielskye)
One more time.... �� George Michael & Paul Young - Every Time You Go Away - 1986 ...
— Paul Young (@PaulYoungParlez)
This is how good he was. He could even do Queen songs.
— David Schneider (@davidschneider)
God Bless George Michael , Say a prayer for him . A nice human .
— Meat Loaf (@RealMeatLoaf)
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Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe)
So sad to hear of George Michael passing. Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for the music â¤ï¸
— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis)
George Michael was a kind and gentle soul.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds)
George Michael?!?!? Nooooooo! 2016 has been brutal. Show ppl you love them everyday. Life is too short
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu)
So sorry to hear about George Michael's passing. Brilliant icon. "Kissing a Fool" one of my all time favs. Strength & light to his family.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock)
