DHAKA: Pop singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53.

The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and achieved massive success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said.

Thames Valley Police say they are treating the death as unexplained but there were no suspicious circumstances, reports the BBC.

Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend”.

Writing on Twitter and referring to Michael as “Yog”, a nickname for “Yours Only George”, he added: “Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx”

BDST: 1108 HRS, DEC 26, 2016
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