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getxxxx

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2016 Strikes Again. George Michael RIP

Damn it
Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman
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Reply #1 posted 12/25/16 3:13pm

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Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said.
The star, who launched his career with Wham in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have "passed away peacefully at home".
Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire at 13:42 GMT.
Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman
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Reply #2 posted 12/25/16 3:14pm

SoulAlive

confused

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Reply #3 posted 12/25/16 3:14pm

heathilly

Well geez rip so young
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Reply #4 posted 12/25/16 3:16pm

SomeSoldier

I can't believe this. Fuck off 2016!!!
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Reply #5 posted 12/25/16 3:18pm

missfee

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disbelief I just can't with this.
I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince.
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Reply #6 posted 12/25/16 3:20pm

getxxxx

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Man 2016 ...
Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman
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Reply #7 posted 12/25/16 3:22pm

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What a loss. I'm glad when this year is over. Just a mere 5 days and 2016 is done.
'Liberate My Mind'
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Reply #8 posted 12/25/16 3:23pm

TrivialPursuit

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F U C K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!


GM was one of the best voices in the industry.

Mods, please leave this here, so we have some quick-glance information.

From the BBC:

The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have "passed away peacefully at home".

Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire at 13:42 GMT.

Police say there were no suspicious circumstances.

Michael, who was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, sold more than 100m albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades.

He first found fame with his schoolfriend Andrew Ridgeley in duo Wham! before going on to release solo albums, including the multi-million selling Faith and Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1.

Earlier this month it was announced that producer and songwriter Naughty Boy was working with Michael on a new album.

In a statement, the star's publicist said: "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 family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."

In 2011, Michael postponed a series of concerts after being taken to hospital for treatment for pneumonia.

After treatment in a Vienna hospital, he made a tearful appearance outside his London home and said it had been "touch and go" whether he lived.

Doctors were said to have performed a tracheotomy to keep his airways open and he was unconscious for some of his spell in hospital.

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"eye don’t really care so much what people say about me because it is a reflection of who they r."
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Reply #9 posted 12/25/16 3:24pm

PennyPurple

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Arghh. What a f'n bad year.

I didn't know he was sick either.

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Reply #10 posted 12/25/16 3:33pm

TrivialPursuit

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Well shit 2016 - there's 5 days left. Ya wanna snap up Patti LaBelle, Madonna, Adele, Bruce??? You couldn't take Trump, but you're gonna take all these other people.

2016 has no chill.

"eye don’t really care so much what people say about me because it is a reflection of who they r."
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Reply #11 posted 12/25/16 3:35pm

Goddess4Real

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I can't believe this disbelief RIP pray

Keep Calm & Listen To Prince
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Reply #12 posted 12/25/16 3:37pm

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TrivialPursuit said:

Well shit 2016 - there's 5 days left. Ya wanna snap up Patti LaBelle, Madonna, Adele, Bruce??? You couldn't take Trump, but you're gonna take all these other people.

2016 has no chill.

yeahthat

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Reply #13 posted 12/25/16 3:42pm

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What a truly, unspeakably, horrifyingly, stupefyingly bad year. sad

Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you!
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Reply #14 posted 12/25/16 3:47pm

ufoclub

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It's like "Final Destination " turned its eyes to pop music stars from the pioneering days.

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Reply #15 posted 12/25/16 3:48pm

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FFS !!! Nooooooooooooo !!! bawl

Says he died peacefully at home........

http://www.cbc.ca/news/en...-1.3912641


finger 2016 !!!

canada

Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
"I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben
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Reply #16 posted 12/25/16 3:49pm

heathilly

To all the people saying f 2016 not to be a bearer of bad news but you shouldn't expect death to be more lenient as time goes on it will mostly likely get worst as legends age and become fragile. Even though a couple of people who passed this year was relatively young. Anyway rip again George Michael, beautiful soulful voice and good songwriter.
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Reply #17 posted 12/25/16 3:49pm

SeventeenDayze

George Michael had a lot of soul in his voice. He'll be missed.

Trolls be gone!
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Reply #18 posted 12/25/16 3:51pm

MD431Madcat

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WTF?!?!??!

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Reply #19 posted 12/25/16 3:52pm

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Rest In Peace.
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Reply #20 posted 12/25/16 3:52pm

BillieBalloon

Rest in Peace George.
Baby, you're a star.

Meet me in another world, space and joy
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Reply #21 posted 12/25/16 3:52pm

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disbelief
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Reply #22 posted 12/25/16 3:53pm

POOK

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STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT ALREADY!

P o o |/,
P o o |\
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Reply #23 posted 12/25/16 4:03pm

veronikka

cry rose

Rhythm floods my heart♥The melody it feeds my soul
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Reply #24 posted 12/25/16 4:04pm

Latin

George Michael's beautiful live rendition of "I Can't Make You Love Me":

https://m.youtube.com/wat...bWJO8RMg1A
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Reply #25 posted 12/25/16 4:06pm

FlexiTime

Sad news. I was a fan. Not on a Prince level but a fan nonetheless. I hadn't heard much of him in recent years but always looked forward to it when I saw him make a rare TV appearance. I was always rooting for him to make a comeback.

Glad he was able to make some great songs while he was here.
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Reply #26 posted 12/25/16 4:06pm

Latin

George Michael performing the beautiful "You Have Been Loved" live:

https://m.youtube.com/wat...cX0hDEqS4E
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Reply #27 posted 12/25/16 4:07pm

Lordy

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Putting on "Waiting for that day", "Father Figure" and "I can't make you love me" out of respect. (I actually think he outdoes Prince on his take of the latter track.)
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Reply #28 posted 12/25/16 4:10pm

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I feel sick. I was never a huge fan but he had an incredible voice. It's this year just keeps kicking us all in the guts in a variety of ways. The sad thing is I really hold very little hope that 2017 will be any better.
If the milk turns out to be sour, I aint the kinda pussy to drink it!
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Reply #29 posted 12/25/16 4:13pm

Allanya

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the worst year ever. all of my favorite 80's singers are gone. Prince, Bowie, and now George Michael. WOW RIP.

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