See the Star's Life In Photos
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George Michael Through the Years
George Michael, the former Wham! singer and beloved solo artist, died at the age of 53, his representative announced on Christmas Day. “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," his representative said in a statement to EW. "The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time.” Born in London in 1963, Michael kicked off his career in the ‘80s, rising to fame as a part of Wham! before releasing his debut solo album Faith in 1987. In the years since, Michael earned two Grammy Awards and six nominations, as well as American Music Awards, BRIT Awards, and VMAs. See photos of the late star through the years, ahead.
George Michael With Andre Ridgeley on Solid Gold on November 12, 1982
George Michael at the Hammersmith Odeon on October 28, 1983
George Michael With Andrew Ridgeley in 1985
George Michael in Sydney, Australia in January 1985
George Michael Performing in Sydney, Australia in January 1985
George Michael With Andrew Ridgeley in Japan in January 1985
George Michael at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on February 27, 1985
George Michael at the Wham! Farewell Concert on June 28, 1986
George Michael With Andrew Ridgeley at The Final Concert in London on June 28, 1986
George Michael in London in 1987
George Michael Performing in Japan in March 1988
George Michael in the UK in the 1980s
George Michael Performing in Australia in March 1988
George Michael on his Faith Tour in the Netherlands on April 12, 1988
George Michael on His Faith Tour in London on June 15, 1988
George Michael in the 1980s
George Michael in 1992
George Michael at the Concert Of Hope in London on December 1, 1993
George Michael With Elton John
George Michael in the UK on October 9, 1999
George Michael in the 1990s
George Michael Performing in Germany on October 14, 2006
George Michael Performing in Paris on September 9, 2012
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