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R.I.P George Michael

Cleoriff — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 23:28:38 GMT

George Michael has died today age 53.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38432862?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central%3FSThisFB

I don't damn well believe this. Was just watching him doing the Band Aid single today

R.I.P. George

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Bambino — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 23:46:11 GMT

RIP George Michael. What a dreadful year this has been.:smileysad:

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Cleoriff — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 23:52:28 GMT

I just can't get my head round it @Bambino "Died peacefully at 53"?

No-one dies peacefully at that age unless they were seriously ill...and I hadn't heard a thing.

Gutted really gutted.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:15:38 GMT

I know George did many beautiful songs. However, his stand out performance for me was when he performed this with Queen at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert......

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jonsie — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 02:29:09 GMT

I woke up to this shocking news, seems like 2016 hasn't done with us yet...:smileysad:

RIP George.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 09:37:36 GMT

On the news today that George died of heart failure. Only one question relating to that...heart failure caused by what?

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jonsie — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:29:22 GMT

Well we all know his history and the problem he has had with substance abuse so I expect there is more to this than dying peacefully but maybe we have to wait for the postmortem...

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blissgirl — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 11:14:59 GMT

Sad news liked his music

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jonsie — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:28:15 GMT

I loved his music but I'm of a generation where you liked someone or disliked based on personality. Wham days were good and seemingly a likeable young man but as he and his persona matured (and his music in my opinion , suffered) I found myself disliking him. But that's just me I'm afraid. I would never put him in the class of superstar, maybe at one time yes, but over the last 10 years sadly not. I liken him to Boy George in the way that they lived on past glories and prison sentences were inevitable for their lifestyle. Badly lost their way I'm afraid.

Compare that to the real Superstars such as Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Prince, Rick Parfitt and others we have lost this year. All lived life to the full during their distinguished careers and all likeable, talented but lost this year 2016.

However, you found yourself willing George to recover and get back to his roots and his undoubted talent. Still taken far too young and though I was sad to see his demise, I was always hopeful that he could get his career back on track. Sadly we can now only wonder what could have been. RIP.

I hope this year is now done and dusted but 5 days to go and fingers crossed we lose no one else. BUT...the real superstars are all aging just as we do so I'm expecting the worst....

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Glory1 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:21:12 GMT

OMG I can't believe it. George Michael dead. I loved him and his music. And at 53 years old what a waste. So young and so talented. He will be sadly missed. Another music icon gone. RIP George.

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Anonymous — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:02:53 GMT

Sad to hear this news, he was too young to go Geore Michael RIP

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ComaChameleon — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:57:47 GMT

First thing I thought: "It WAS his last christmas"... kinda ironic... 😞

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Cleoriff — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 23:17:03 GMT

Whatever anyone thought of his lifestyle etc...fact remains there are musicians (particularly those from the 60's) who abused their bodies far more than George Michael did. He had a superb voice and was never afraid to take the mickey out of himself. He earned millions and gave substantial amount of his fortune to children's charities. He also put on a free concert at the Roundhouse for NHS nurses to thank them for the care they gave to his mum. For anyone interested there is a tribute to him tomorrow night BBC1 at 10pm. They will be showing one of his concerts xx

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Cleoriff — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:33:28 GMT

These words from Brian May.....

"I don't have the words.

This year has cruelly taken so many fine people way too young.

And George?

That gentle boy?

All that beautiful talent?

Can't begin to compute this.

RIP George.

Sing with Freddie. And the Angels."

Brian May

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Anonymous — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:34:38 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
These words from Brian May.....
"I don't have the words.
This year has cruelly taken so many fine people way too young.
And George?
That gentle boy?
All that beautiful talent?
Can't begin to compute this.
RIP George.
Sing with Freddie. And the Angels."
Brian May

@Cleoriff those words 'Sing with Freddie. And the Angels' ... got me tearful

George's untimely leaving us was the top item on The World Tonight 10pm BBC Radio 4 last night ... much was made of his concert in China, the 1st by a Western band & how he desperately tried to get the audience dancing only for the police to put the people back in their seats ... it was a balanced report ... I liked the man & his music ... particularly 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' with Wham ... & ... the one he did with Aretha Franklin ... very sad for one so young

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Cleoriff — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:08:14 GMT

He is on BBC 1 now ....a concert recorded at Palais Anglais in Paris 2012...

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Cleoriff — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:10:25 GMT

It looks as if Sir Elton John will be singing at his funeral....Rumour has it that it will be the duet they did together. 'Don't let the sun go down on me' Very poignant if true....

http://www.music-news.com/news/UK/102441/Elton-John-to-sing-at-George-Michael-s-funeral

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jonsie — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:18:25 GMT

Now that will be a truly poignant moment. The more I read about George Michael, the more I think about him as a person....

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Cleoriff — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 07:14:32 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
Now that will be a truly poignant moment. The more I read about George Michael, the more I think about him as a person....

As I said Steve...his transgressions received massive publicity.....his kindness and charity donations are only just coming to light.....I thought he was a smashing bloke, and a singer with a beautiful voice. ...

Re: R.I.P George Michael

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:50:12 GMT

Nah I'm 24. He was old. 😞