George Michael’s Death: Elton John, Paul McCartney & Other Artists React
With the passing of George Michael on December 25 at the age of 53, another artist has fallen victim to the perceived cruelty of the year 2016. Michael wasn’t just any run-of-the-mill pop singer, however — he was a Grammy-winning titan of the 1980s and 1990s who sold 100 million records, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 no less than 10 times, between his stint with Wham! and as a solo artist. In fact, you likely heard his holiday staple, “Last Christmas,” at least a dozen times over the past month.
Below, a score of Michael’s fellow stars react to the singer’s too-soon death. Perhaps Andrew Ridgeley, the singer’s musical partner in Wham!, said it best: “Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved.”
Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6
— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016
A photo posted by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney) on
Farewell My Friend! 🙏🏻 Another Great Artist leaves us. 💔Can 2016 Fuck Off NOW?
A video posted by Madonna (@madonna) on
What a year… RIP GEORGE MICHAEL … 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) December 25, 2016
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@GeorgeMichael. Words can’t express how much you and your music meant and means to me. Please play his music as loud as you can today… pic.twitter.com/ojnEircyQM
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016
& celebrate one of the most magical, talented, bravest & important figures in music & life as I know it. Your music & message will live on..
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016
I would not be the artist I am if it wasn’t for you. @GeorgeMichael
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016
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— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 26, 2016
We are both deeply saddened by the news of our friend George’s passing. We will never forget you. Love & miss you😢💔 RIP xxx https://t.co/2mUM28WuNT
— Bananarama Official (@VivaBananarama) December 26, 2016
I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael‘s death. He was such a brilliant talent. I’m so sad.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 25, 2016
Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 26, 2016
RIP George Michael. I can’t believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovely human being, far too young to leave us #georgemichael
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) December 25, 2016
” @maryjblige and @georgemichael ~ their remake of #steviewonder‘s AS says it all to me..” #georgemichael “ALWAYS!!!” 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Fy3wx2PJWE
— MAXWELL (@_MAXWELL_) December 26, 2016
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) December 25, 2016
Miss you already! Thank you for your radical activism in the LGBTQ community! Love you always! @happyhippiefdn pic.twitter.com/nBCxjEstDo
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 26, 2016
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